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While on vacation last week in Arizona, Post & Voice Publisher Andy Pettigrew visited the corner in Winslow, Arizona made famous on the 1972 Eagles hit Take It Easy. Winslow is along the historic old Route 66.

From Staff Reports Katherine Her ring, a long-standing member of the Pender County Board of Education, passed away Thursday, July 5.

Her ring served on the Board of Education for 28 years, making her one of the longest-serving elected officials in Pender County. During her tenure on the Board of Education, she served in numerous leadership roles including chair and vice-chair.

Within the community she was also known for her for work as a pastor, author, and volunteer.

A statement from the Board of Education said Ms. Herring was a woman of deep faith, and it was that faith that led her to advocate for equality, equity, and fairness for the students, families, and community members of Pender County. She was known for her quiet demeanor but relentless energy, dedication, and determination.

During her tenure on the Board of Education, she was focused on enhancing opportunities for all students. Her hard work assisted in raising more than $200 million for school construction and greatly

Katherine Herring improving student achievement, while enrollment nearly doubled. “Ms. Herring will be greatly missed by the entire community.

Her legacy will inspire educators and students for years to come, and her generosity will remain in the hearts of the Pender County citizens forever.

The Pender County Board of Education extends its heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Ms. Katherine Herring.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Watha.

More volunteers needed for RSVP School Board will tap Reading Buddies Initiative

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Kenneth Keith to fill Herring’s seat

From Staff Reports The Pender Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is seeking additional volunteers as they expand their Reading Buddies program with the Pender County School System.

This program expansion is due to the rapidly growing number of students in the school system. “The schools need our continued and growing support. Our children are the community’s future and we want them to be prepared,� said Barbara Mullins, Pender RSVP Director.

RSVP Reading Buddies volunteers, age 55 and older, work with children who need to improve their reading skills at all grade levels. Most Reading Buddies work in the elementary schools but there are also unmet needs in the upper grade levels.

T h e Re a d i n g B u d d i e s Program helps the children improve their reading and critical thinking skills. It also provides social benefits as students work with their RSVP Reading Buddy. “All we need from our vol-

Kathy Sabella (left), RSVP Reading Buddies volunteer, discusses her work with Barbara Mullins, Pender RSVP Director in a recent meeting. unteers is one to two hours a week during school months.

RSVP volunteers work with their students’ teacher to understand their instructional needs, customize a simple

reading pro g ram and for on-going support,� Mullins said. “While we have several volunteers with an education background, most do not. We simply need people who care

about helping our children.

Volunteers perspective RSVP Reading Buddy Volunteer Kathy Sabella lights up when asked about her experience with the program.

From Staff Reports “It is so energizing for me The Pender County Board to work with the children and of Education will hold a special their teachers. I don’t know meeting at 4 p.m. Friday, July who benefits the most – the 20, for the purpose of appointstudents or me.� ing a board member to fill the Sabella describes the ex- District Four seat, recently perience of walking into a made vacant by the passing of classroom where a teacher Ms. Katherine Herring. is managing the learning of The Board will vote on the twenty-some students as al- appointment of Kenneth Keith most magical. to fill the position through “The teachers are intense- November, after which the ly focused on supporting their seat will be filled by the school students. Their dedication is board candidate who receives incredible,� she commented. the most votes in the election.

Push Mowers • Lawn • Pender Zero Instructional materials KeithTractors is a long-time are provided by the teacher Trimmers & Chainsaws County resident.

He began and classroom visits soon fall his career as a family court into a routine. Sabella notes, counselor in the Fifth Judicial “I feel privileged to partici- District, where he served for pate and watch the children 16 years before starting the grow as confident readers.� first alternative program in How to volunteer Pender County Schools in 1989.

Interested potential volun- He later served as an assistant teers are encouraged to con- principal at Pender High and tact Barbara Mullins, Pender Topsail High.

RSVP Director at 910-259-9119, “Ms. Katherine Herring ext. 329 or bmullins@pender- was on the Board a long time; pas.org with any questions I can’t say that I can replace and to determine next steps. her,� Keith said. “I will give my

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best effort to fill out the term to the best of my ability putting children first.�

Herring represented District Four on the Pender County Board of Education for 28 years. During her tenure on the Board of Education, she served in numerous leadership roles including Chair and Vice-Chair. Within the community she was also known for her for work as a pastor, author, and volunteer.

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Opinion Thursday, July 19, 2018, Page 3A

Notes from the Field Part II Moving Camp Davis to Topsail

Bill Messer At the end of World War II, the Army’s Camp Davis in Holly Ridge was no longer needed, so it was demolished, and the salvaged lumber was used in the construction of a new and top secret project on the ‘sand spit’, so named before it became known as Topsail Island. Mr. Harrell was fresh out of the Navy, had bought a truck with his brother in law, and set out to make a go of it in the transportation business.

“I didn’t know it was a secret project,” he explained.

“I didn’t know what I was doin’. It was the same as in World War II, the searches down there in the Devil’s Triangle, for all those planes that disappeared. I didn’t know anything about that, onliest thing I knew was that we were lookin’ for the place where five planes disappeared on December the 5th, torpedo bombers. They sent a seaplane out to find ‘em and it never came back.”

He shook his head, “I don’t know any more about it today than I did then. They never did find anything.

They had trouble with communications, there was a younger pilot, and an older one, the leader, went on out there and said “This is the way,” and the young one said, “No, this is not the way, you come on and follow me.”

I’m paraphrasin’ it,” Mr. Harrell explained, “They never came back.”

“Did they ever find out?

Did they run out of fuel?” I asked.

Mr. Harrell shook his head again, “I do not know, I can’t say what happened.”

“When you were called out to rescue them, what kind of ship were you on?”

I asked, one Navy man to another.

“Wasn’t on no ship,” he corrected me, “there’s a difference between a ship and a boat. Anything that can be lifted above another ship is a boat. It was 64 feet, a wooden boat, built out of oak, like a PT boat, but smaller, called a ‘crash boat’. I was in a unit called the NAOTC, the Naval Air Operations Training Command. Once you got in that, you never got out of it.

“My job? Well, you had multiple jobs. I was a bosun’s mate (Navy for ‘boatswain’s mate, the personnel whose responsibility is to maintain the integrity of the ship, its deck, rigging, and pretty much everything else involved in the seaworthiness of the vessel). I was a gunner, and sometimes I might do a little cookin’.”

Knowing the answer

already, I had to ask, “Did’ja ever run into bad weather?”

“Oh my goodness,” he answered, and rolled his eyes.

I told him about my experiences on the aircraft carrier, USS Intrepid, a parking lot compared to the cork of a boat he was on.

“Times was I’d look out there and the water’d be way up there,” he said and raised his arm high, “and then I’d look out and the water’d be way down here,” as he lowered his arm. “It would take what seemed like years to get anywhere when it was runnin’ like that.

“For a while we berthed right there alongside the USS Solomons (CVE-67). It was a light aircraft carrier. It wasn’t a very big one. (CVEs were about 500 feet long and carried a crew of nearly 1,000 men, and 27 aircraft) “They called up one morning, over there to my unit.

I was waiting for discharge orders, but they put me in charge of about 125 boats.

The war was over. They said, “Come over here and throw (untie) this hawser.” It was a cold morning and I picked the cox’n up and we went over there. We went on down there and got up on that (mooring) buoy, you know how they are, about 8 or 10 foot across, with a 6 inch hawser, we were tryin’ and our fingers was cold . . . “ “And the hawser was frozen, I’ll bet,” I said.

“Yeah, boy. And that warrant officer up there on the poop deck looked like he was a hunnerd miles from where we was at, stuck his head over and hollered, “You boys hurry up, we gotta’ get underway. Get that thing untied, we gotta’ get underway” and the cox’n looked up and said “If you want it untied any faster you come down and do it yourself,” and when the warrant officer hollered back, “When you boys get done I want’cha to come up here on the poop deck. I want to see you,” and I hollered back, “When we get done, I’m gonna’ be a civilian!”

Much laughter ensued from the small audience of family and museum staff, and even Mr. Harrell laughed at his own boldness.

“What did you do when you got out of the Navy? After you finished up the Camp Davis job?” I asked.

“Well, I went back to doin’ what I was doin’ when I went in. When I was 17 years old, when I was workin’ in the shipyard, in Wilmington.

When I’d worked in there a few weeks, my mother, my father died when I was 9 years old, my mother says, “So, you think you’re going to take that money and spend it around?” and I said, “No, momma.” I hadn’t planned on how to spend my money, I gave it all to her, and she’d give me $5 a week.

“No, momma, I’m not going to spend that money,”

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Mr. Harrell spent his Navy days aboard a ‘crash boat’, similar to a PT Boat, in the “Devil’s Triangle” rescuing downed flyers

Jefferson Weaver

A committee on things that smell What in tarnation has happened to our state?

I realize that the above is a very general question, but I am specifically referring to the growing trend of lawsuits against farmers. The third one is soon to hit the courts, and if the previous two trials are any indication, another family-owned farming corporation will be bankrupted.

The lawsuits charge that livestock production facilities stink, poison water and make life unpleasant for their non-farming neighbors. The federal courts made exceptions to state law to allow a Texas law firm that recruited plaintiffs to also practice in North Carolina. The jury in the most recent case excluded virtually anyone with farming experience, and ended up with a primarily urban, west of Interstate 95 panel.

Coverage of the trial shows that the judge also prohibited the jury from visiting a hog farm to determine for themselves if it was offensive. The defense was prohibited from entering expert testimony from a specialist in agriculture nuisances, although she was allowed to testify that sometimes some farms have a smell. And the gag order about the trials applies not to the plaintiffs, but to the farmers trying to defend themselves.

One of the more frightening parts of the hog farm lawsuits is that the cases were largely brought on behalf of people who moved into the areas near the farms after the farms were established. So a legal, permitted, inspected and regulated activity was suddenly prime for litigation because folks voluntarily moved in next door and

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Jefferson Weaver were made uncomfortable (or were convinced by some very slick lawyers that they were uncomfortable, endangered and being treated like second class citizens.)

Missus and I have lived in close proximity to hog and turkey farms at least twice in our quarter-century together. For two years, we didn’t know one particular 20-barn operation was less than a mile away, until the owner stopped to help me with a flat tire.

If you live in the country, in a farming area, you know things are going to sometimes smell. Whether it’s the sweet smell of harvested corn or curing tobacco, or the sharp tang of a truckload of turkey litter being used to refresh a soybean field, or the aromas of cows, turkeys, chickens, and hogs – every natural process involving animals and plants also involves the breakdown of chemicals which result in smells of one kind or another. If you move to a place, you have to realize it’s going to happen. You just have to decide if the occasional smell that might offend you is worth the investment.

Farmers of all kinds,

whether they raise critters or crops, face more regulations than a lot of chemical manufacturers. Some of the rules are ridiculous, but many are rooted in good stewardship.

I have rarely known a farmer who didn’t recognize that failing to care for his land this year meant his family would do without next year.

Times and farming have changed dramatically, even in my half-century. I’m fairly sure I am of the last generation where more rural children expected to take over the family farm than expected to move away to find other jobs. Farming methods have dramatically evolved – just as the Farmall replaced the mule, the hog and turkey house have replaced four strands of barbed wire and an oak grove.

Whether we admit it or not, large livestock operations were pushing the environment to a dangerous point back in the late 1960s and 70s. The demand for meat was growing, but open lots could only grow so big

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How much does a funeral cost?

Dear Savvy Senior, How much does an average funeral and body burial cost? I need to make funeral arrangements for my aunt, who’s terminally ill, and would like to have a cost idea going in so I can plan and budget appropriately.

The Executor Dear Executor, It definitely pays to know what charges to expect when pre-planning a funeral. Most people don’t have a clue, and can often be upsold thousands of dollars worth of extra services you may not want or need. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect.

Funeral prices The first thing you need to be aware of is that funeral costs will vary considerably depending on your geographic location, the funeral home you choose and the funeral choices you make. With that said, here’s a breakdown of what an average funeral costs, nationwide, according to recent data from the National Funeral Directors Association. s0ROFESSIONAL SERVICES FEE This is a basic non-declinable fee that covers the funeral provider’s time, expertise and overhead. $2,000 s4RANSFER OF THE REMAINS This is for picking up the body and taking it to the funeral home. $310 s%MBALMING AND BODY PREPARATION %MBALMING IS usually mandatory for opencasket viewing, otherwise it’s not required unless the body is going to be transported across state lines.

Embalming costs $695. Other body preparations, which

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includes hairdressing and cosmetics runs $250. s&UNERAL VIEWING AND CEREMONY )F THE VIEWING and funeral ceremony is at the funeral home, you’ll be charged for use of the chapel and any necessary staff. #OSTS FOR VIEWING AND $495 for funeral ceremony. s-ETAL CASKET 4HIS IS A big money maker for funeral homes, with markups of up to 300 percent over the wholesale price. $2,395. s&UNERAL TRANSPORTATION Use of hearse and driver $318 to transport the body to the cemetery. Use of a service car/van $143. s-EMORIAL PRINTED PACKAGE 4HIS INCLUDES PRINTED programs and memorial guest book. $155.

In addition to these costs, there are a number of other related expenses such as flowers for the funeral (around $200 to $400), the newspaper obituary fee ($100 to $600 or more), the clergy honorarium ($200 to $300) and extra copies of the death certificate ($5 to $35 per copy depending on the state).

And, a number of large cemetery costs like the plot or mausoleum fee, the vault or grave liner that’s required by most cemeteries, and the opening and closing of the grave, all of which average between $2,000 and $4,000; and the gravestone, which typically costs between $1,000 and $3,000.

All told, the average cost of a total funeral today is

around $11,000 or more.

Ways to save If you aunt’s estate can’t afford this, there are ways to save. For starters, you should know that prices can vary significantly by funeral provider, so it’s wise to shop around.

If you need some help finding an affordable provider, your area funeral consumers alliance program may be able to refer you. See Funerals.org/local-fca or call 802-865-8300 for contact information.

There are also free websites you can turn to, like Parting.com that lets you compare prices, and FuneralDecisions.com that will provide estimates from local funeral homes based on what you want.

When evaluating funeral providers, be sure you get an itemized price list of services and products so you can accurately compare and choose what you want.

But, the most significant way to save on a funeral is to request a “direct burial” or “direct cremation.”

With these options your aunt would be buried or cremated shortly after death, which skips the embalming and viewing. If she wants a memorial service you can have it at the graveside or at her place of worship without the body. These services usually run between $600 and $2,000, not counting cemetery charges.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Credit guard Financial resonsibility is not on my list of personal accolades and, admittedly, follow-through has never made the list either. I am not a savvy consumer and have likely wasted enough money on missed coupon opportunities and impulse spending to buy a small herd of alpacas.

Impatience, while not a virtue, has created a surplus of items that fill my closet, but may one day provide for an epic yard sale.

In a stroke of rare insight, I decided to channel Dave Ramsey, that guru of selfdisciplined finance. First, I gathered the necessary supplies-three-ring binders, plastic sleeves, a calculator and recent financial statements. Knowing that my motivational window has a short shelf life, I then tackled the most dreaded task firstopening billing statements.

Of course, I accept the fact that my family has needs such as a home and food.

If bills are not paid, we no longer have access to these things. I also acknowledge that deadlines and due dates tend to become mere blurs, easily swept into the dust storm of my brain.

So, I pay most of my bills online. Still, unopened statements thanking me for my online payment become relegated to the basket of paperwork that I know will never be opened but seem too important to toss. Contained in those envelopes, along with the insincere “thank yous”, are financial disclosure terms that I’d rather not know about.

I started with the smallest envelope from a credit card company which charges a fixed interest rate of 6.99 percent on purchases, a rate which has supposedly been in effect for two years. In tiny print, I noticed that my rate had been bumped to 15.99 percent. I have made payments on time and my credit score is a good one. So, why did this happen?

Apparently, it is legal for a lending institution to increase the so-called “fixed” rate of consumers in response to market trends, even if the consumer is operating in good faith and making timely payments.

The credit card company, according to the manager with whom I spoke, had increased the interest rate for all customers with low fixed rates. Apparently, the company was following the market trend and defended this action as a response to the current economic climate.

After an hour of “discussing” this situation with a manager and several employees, my rate was changed back to 6.99 percent and a $36 credit for the rate increase imposed during the past several months was applied to my account. I also provided some positive suggestions for improving communications and for the ethical treatment of the company’s valued customers.

Check your statements carefully and demand fair treatment. If you have a fixed

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My Spin

Tom Campbell

Moving the education needle What should we expect when we invest $150 million in reading programs for our elementary students? I’m not sure what the objectives were, but I am pretty certain the results weren’t what

anyone wanted.

In 2011, North Carolina’s legislative leadership recognized our reading crisis.

Only 34 percent of our fourth grade students were considered proficient (having solid academic performance) in reading and just 68 percent possessed basic grade-level skills, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress or NAEP test. When launching the Read to Achieve Initiative Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger stated that in the first three grades children learn to read and from that point on they read to learn.

Reading proficiency is the launching pad for success in school and life.

Since then North Carolina has invested $151.7 million on Read to Achieve. The results: the 2017 NAEP assessment indicates a five percent improvement to 39 percent

among fourth graders, while 33 percent of eighth graders read proficiently. Just over one-half of our state’s white or non-poor students were considered proficient, however only 19 percent of black students and 22 percent of Hispanic and low-income students achieved proficiency status.

We’ve known for years that socioeconomically disadvantaged and minority students were not receiving the “sound basic education” our constitution dictates. It is a troubling realism that we cannot change the economic circumstances, the home environments or many other factors that contribute to these students’ low performance. We are earnestly seeking solutions for low performing students but with spotty results. While some students are achieving and doing well in our

current system, we clearly are not moving the needle far enough and fast enough for far too many.

Once the world’s leader in elementary and secondary education, the U.S. doesn’t even rank in the top 20 nations now. The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) tests 15 year olds from 72 countries every three years. The 2015 scores rank the United States 40th in math, 24th in reading and 25th in science scores. Compared to the 2012 tests, we dropped 11 points in math, while remaining flat in reading and science.

Just as we united with single-mindedness to win World War II we need a similar resolve to reinvigorate our education system. It begins with higher expectations of students and parents, more rigor in subject matter, longer class days and calendar

Lawsuit filed to stop GenX polution from Chemours Fayetteville The Southern Environmental Law Center filed suit July 13 in New Hanover County Superior Court On behalf of Cape Fear River Watch, arguing that the Department of Environmental Quality should use its existing authority to require Chemours to stop immediately all emissions and discharges of GenX and chemically related compounds from its Fayetteville Works Facility.

Pender County Utilities uses Cape Fear River water and GenX has been found in Pender County Utilities treated water.

NCDEQ denied Cape Fear River Watch’s request for declaratory ruling June 15 asking the agency to use its authority to stop pollution from Chemours’ facility, yet affirmed that Chemours and DuPont have caused widespread

air and water pollution and immediate action is necessary to protect public health. Now the groups are appealing that denial in court.

“The state needs to stop immediately Chemours’ toxic pollution of the air and water that families and communities from Fayetteville to Wilmington depend on,” said Geoff Gisler, senior attorney, Southern Environmental Law

Center. “Every day that goes by, Chemours puts more toxic pollution into the air and water that accumulates in our rivers, land, and groundwater.

Chemours’ harmful pollution must end now.”

DEQ has now found GenX in 763 private drinking water wells up to 5.5 miles away from the Fayetteville Chemours’ facility, and in rainwater, fish, and honey.

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momma?”.

“I hated it when she said that. I didn’t like to hear that because she was gonna’ come up with something.

“She said, ”I’ve been talking to John Covil, and you’re gonna buy a piece of

land from him,” and I said, “Momma, I don’t need no piece of land.”

“Oh, yeah, you do,” she said, “I’ve seen how you’re lookin’ at those girls around here. One day you’re gonna’ get married.”

“I hadn’t thought about gettin’ married, I just wanted to have a good time.

historical data and corporate gobbledy-goop. Although we were technically “notified” in our last statement that the rate would increase, Mr. Manager admitted that the font was small and was included with the additional

legal verbiage required by the company (they are trying to conserve paper with tiny print). I am sure this was completely accidental, although it happened to coincide with the busiest spending month of the year.

We have rights as consumers and, unfortunately, some folks are unaware that they are being taken advantage of or that they, as individuals, have no voice. I plan to use that $36 to buy a new pair of shoes – but I’ll pay with cash.

in the way of those who produce the food we eat and the products our society needs to function. When Adam and Eve were kicked out of the Garden of Eden, God promised that man would have to toil, and I think farmers especially have always had more than enough reason to want to give Adam a knock upside the head with a tobacco stick.

Of course there have been incidents – hurricanes blew lagoons apart back in the 1990s, forcing a change in the way farms operate. Farms have been caught improperly disposing of waste, rightfully sending people to prison and forcing companies to write checks for large fines – which were then properly used to help preserve and protect the environment.

This new challenge, however, concerns me.

With the affection the courts have shown for lawsuits brought by folks who move into rural areas and decided their neighbors were nuisances, I have to wonder what is next.

Will someone build a home beside a horse farm, entranced by the wide green pastures and galloping hors-

es – only to decide that they are owed money because horse poop smells, horses make loud noises at all hours of the day and night, and (forgive me) sometimes have sex in the middle of a pasture, in broad daylight?

Maybe rural residents will now be subject to being sued by their new neighbors because backyard roosters actually crow, and that sound can be heard for some distance.

There have already been lawsuits filed against hunting clubs because – I am not making this up – hounds bark, howl and bay, and can be very loud.

Of course, true farms, not hobby farms or hunting clubs, are the ones in danger here. Farms and farm families quietly pump a tremendous amount of money into our economy, not to mention providing the food we eat, whether it’s pork from a North Carolina farm or a chicken from Kansas or fruit from Florida.

Most people are five and six generations out from being able to produce their own food; hence, we have to have farms, and big farms. We have long since, as a society,

forgotten the skills needed to grow what we eat. I don’t see that changing any time soon.

But $25 million judgments can kill a farm faster than a drought, a disease outbreak or a tight banker ever could.

Sadly, this appears to be the standard, and it’s unlikely the plaintiffs will see much of those funds, since outof-state lawyers don’t come cheap.

There was a time when our state understood the value of farms and farming.

Now? I am not so sure.

I’m just curious about what folks are going to eat when the fields and farms of Eastern North Carolina are managed not by a multitude of environmental regulators breathing down the necks of folks who love the land, but by a homeowner’s association with a committee on things that smell.

Continued from page 3A I told her and she said, “I’ve been turnin’ something over in my mind,” and I said, “What’chu been turnin’

Hill Continued from page 3A rate, look at billing statement to be sure that it has not changed. The manager provided me with lots of

Weaver Continued from page 3A before becoming a detriment to the land.

People mocked a friend of my dad’s when the gentleman came to Southeastern North Carolina with a plan to confine hogs and turkeys, process the waste and increase both efficiency and revenues. That man was Bill Prestage. A sharp businessman and a farmer, Prestage made improvements to these wild-haired ideas that others were considering. First it was for turkey production, then hogs. Suddenly those ideas weren’t quite so crazy as before, and not only did families benefit, but the economy and the environment as well. His company and ones like it grew exponentially, and provided a lot of young people the opportunity not just to stay home, but to prosper.

Farmers have always had to be able to adapt; whether it was the transition out of tobacco to other crops, or a new disease, or a new pest, or changing markets, or hurricanes and ice storms, something has always gotten

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“Well,” he went on after a pause, “I bought the piece of land.”

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years, and includes improved technology and learning techniques, better trained educators and, yes, we need to be prepared to spend greatly increase funds for education. But too much data shows money alone isn’t the secret sauce, as we learned with the $151 million our state spent trying to improve reading. And let’s be clear on another essential point - our teachers and principals may be on the front lines, but they cannot win this war of a greatly improved educational system alone.

This country and our state are failing our children; more importantly, we are condemning ourselves to a much less healthy future. Whether we want

to acknowledge it or not we are indeed part of a global economy and we cannot competitively compete with a mediocre education system.

Not to overdramatize, but this is a war we cannot avoid and one we cannot afford to lose.

Tom Campbell is former assistant North Carolina State Treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of NC issues that airs on UNC-TV main channel Fridays at 7:30pm, Sundays 12:30pm and UNC North Carolina Channel Fridays at 10:00pm, Saturdays at 4:00pm and Sundays at 10:00am.

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Dr. Chris’ Summer Series

Reflections on the school year (part one)

By Dr. Chris Wirszyla Special to the Post & Voice School year 2017-18 is almost in the books as I write this! It has been a tremendous and ever shifting year for Cape Fear Elementary School as we transitioned into a new principal.

As Mr. Chestnut took some medical leave to recuperate from some medical issues, Charles Langley and Deloris Rhodes took the helm and served as interim principals until our new principal, Mr. Kirkland (Coach K, Mr. K) came on board with a renewed vision for how to improve our school to reflect changing educational times.

A word on Mr. Chestnut. He was principal at CFES for four years and raised the academic standard up to the level of any of the elementary schools in the surrounding area. His guidance, great humor, wonderful laugh and dedication to the students at CFES will live on in my heart as great principal characteristics.

Our lead teacher was here before anyone else every day, was very visible in the halls, and said hello to every teacher and class every day. He was an inspiration to many and shook more hands, gave more

positive encouragement, and laughed louder than anyone.

He is missed.

That said, Mr. K. has come in and quietly assessed what he feels will be best for the school and the students. His vision includes inquiry based learning, in outdoor classrooms, and using the environment to learn. We look forward to seeing this vision play out over the years to come.

Once again, the school year was full of wonderful experiences. We had Fall Festival, a chili cook-off to benefit the Relay for Life team, chorus shows to mark the holidays, a successful Science Olympiad team, Battle of the Books, a student (Trace Jordan) who made it to the state Science Fair, art shows and more. One of the goals for next year is to really get the families involved in different activities.

An engaged community is a learning community.

The school year began with the opening of the new wing for both the elementary and middle schools. These additions were key in making sure we had enough instructional space to fit the increased enrollment expected as Pender County expands.

CFES was also chosen by the Watson School of Educa-

tion at UNCW to host field experience students in the Fall.

These pre-service teachers spent most Mondays and then two weeks in October-November getting used to being in a real live educational setting.

In addition, Physical Education students from the class I teach at UNCW also came out and worked with our students, supplying what Mr. Chestnut called an educational pipeline to our school.

Something neat that came out of this was many of the field experience students came back to do their internship at our school. The last day for them, April 20th, was emotional for many.

The school year seemed to fly by, but I guess that is how it is if you are having fun. It seems like it was not very long ago I pulled the shirt out of the drawer that I wear once a year, “Happy Last Day of School!” to mark the end of the 2016-17 school year.

And now we are once again looking forward to hot, sunny days, barbecues and picnics, trips to the beach and spending time with our families. I wish you all a safe and happy summer and we will see you again soon, one year older, one year wiser.

CFCC receives grant for Power Line Technician Program Cape Fear Community College announced a $200,000 investment from Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas. The funds will be used to connect students with hands-on training and career development opportunities through CFCC’s Power Line Technician Program.

The investment will be used for tuition and equipment for the program, including trucks, trailers, poles and line worker toolkits.

“There is a tremendous need for power line technicians in our region,” said Jim Morton, CFCC president. “We are very pleased to be working with

Duke Energy to offer this training program for our area. This partnership will help us provide highly-trained employees to meet industry demands in this lucrative field. The college is excited to connect students with this opportunity.”

Representatives from Duke Energy presented the grant to CFCC during a July 10 ceremony at CFCC’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies building, followed by student demonstrations.

“We rely on the skills and expertise of line workers to power our daily lives and depend on this vital role in maintaining and growing the state’s

energy infrastructure,” said David Fountain, Duke Energy’s North Carolina president.

“We’re pleased to partner with Cape Fear Community College to cultivate training and education opportunities for line workers of the future.”

This grant is part of Duke Energy’s $35 million investment in North Carolina’s Community Colleges’ focus on technical education and support of business and industry.

Applications were reviewed by a committee of representatives from Duke Energy, NC Community College System and NC Department of Commerce.

CFCC graphics arts course this fall This fall, Cape Fear Community College will offer a 5-course graphic design certificate program. The 216-hour program focuses on graphic design principles using Adobe Creative Cloud software and other web-based design applications.

The program, led by Associate Professor Marsha Mills, will train students in all areas of design including logo design, typography, print production, portfolio creation, and more.

Mills, who brings 30 years of experience in graphic design to CFCC, has worked for 20 years as a professor at the Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham and Wake Tech Community College and as a designer for several major corporations.

She is also a member of the

American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA).

The CFCC Graphic Design program will begin on August 20. For more information, visit cfcc.edu/graphicdesign or call (910) 362-7883. Registration is open now.

Peanut butter and jellies

By Taylor Maready Special to the Post & Voice This week’s column is on the perfect beach day lunch/ snack/pick me up… a PB&J. It’s even better with a side of cold watermelon. Yum, yum, yum.

Okay, okay. I’m not really writing this column on a PB&J sandwich, but I am writing this column on jell...ies!

Many know our sea jellies by the name ‘jellyfish’, but these wiggly guys are not fish at all. Fish are vertebrates, or have backbones, while our jellies don’t have any bones. In fact, being made of more than 90% water, they don’t even have a brain or heart!

Sea jellies are beautiful invertebrates which include many species. Jellies can be identified by their umbrellashaped bell, which is the hollow “top” of the jelly. You most commonly see this part of the jelly on the surface of the water.

The bell can vary in size, shape and even color from species to species. The bell like body can flex to pulsate small propulsion, but most jellies do not have much control over their movement.

Under the bell, our jelly friends have a stalk-like ‘body’ that hangs down. This stalklike ‘body’ has its mouth in the center and often oral arms which hang down into the open water below. The mouth of a jelly does not resemble the mouth of fish or even of our children, but rather as an opening to the open water.

Their oral arms are responsible for getting stunned prey into the mouth of the jelly. The number of oral arms can vary by species, but commonly they have 4-8 oral arms. Oral arms look thicker than tentacles and many even describe them as looking “fuzzier”.

So, how do these creatures that are mostly made of water even hunt? Amazingly is how!

Jellies are not active hunters, they are more passive hunters meaning that they pretty much hunt whatever is passing by.

They have tentacles attached to their bell which have stinging cells called nematocysts.

Most species of jellies have a very mild sting, while other like the box jelly really pack a punch! (Some species like our cannonball and moon jellies can even be held!) Nemato-

cysts fire when a foreign object comes into contact with them.

Microscopically when nematocysts fire, they inject a harpoon like sting of venom into the object in contact to stun their prey. Once their prey is stunned, their oral arms will bring their tasty treat to their mouth to be digested.

You may be wondering what in the ocean these guys eat.. well wonder no more.

They will pretty much eat anything living that can fit in their tentacle nets as they pulse through the water; although they do tend to munch on smaller members of the ocean like shrimp, fish eggs, crab and plankton.

Living by the beach, we often see and hear of beach goers who have encountered a jelly- either by seeing one up-close or by experiencing nematocysts first hand (being stung). As I mentioned above, our jellies are passive hunters, so their nematocysts fire upon contact with any foreign object, including us humans. Dare I even say that they don’t mean to sting us?

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Lady Pirates capture summer volleyball crown "Y ,EE 7AGNER Post & Voice Sports Writer May times in this space we have reiterated that winning is not the most important thing in any summer activity utilized a preparation for upcoming school seasons, but it sure make the learning curve and preparation a lot more fun when you come out on top.

Just asked ay member of the Topsail High School volleyball team.

Rising juniors dominated the offensive statistics as the Lady Pirates took care of business last Thursday by defeating Dixon 2-0 (25-8, 25-17) in the semifinal round and Laney 2-0 (25-19, 25-20) in the championship game to earn the title in the Topsail-hosted Summer Volleyball League.

Lady Pirate Coach Hill Pearsall has repeatedly said it’s all about developing cohesion both on and off the floor, and evaluating talent in advance of formal tryouts in August, but he was leased with almost everything the witnessed over the course of the six-night, five-week competition. “Winning isn’t necessarily the purpose of the summer but it is a morale booster, though, especially to beat someone who you will meet in the (Mid-Eastern 3A/4A) two,

maybe three, times during the year,� Pearsall said. “Also, I was really pleased with how well we played in that second game (against Laney). “We were down 4-0 and then we were down toward the middle (17-12), and the girls really stepped it up and turned the game into their own. As I have said just about every time you talked to me, they enjoy playing together, and they want each other to get better for the good of the team.�

Pearsall said, after the “dead� week there will be some practices and then formal tryouts, but he will be hard-pressed to find better all-around players – and depth – then what was shown over the summer. “From here, we start tryouts and reevaluate if I am going to need to bring up any junior-varsity players or not, or anyone I don’t know who are coming out,� Pearsall said. “There were a couple of girls that weren’t here. “I have three or four girls

that weren’t able to play summer league so we need to get everybody in the system and see how it works.�

Thursday it was five rising-junior players – Julia Sullivan, Gia Marinelli, Madison Lofton, Rachel Hobson, and Brooke Sternerson – that joined forces with rising seniors Mallory George, Rena Marrotta, Ashley Hardee, and Abby Miner to form a tough unit that would not be denied.

Sullivan finished the evening with 21 assists, five kills, two aces, eight digs, and a block, Marinelli added six kills, four aces, three digs, and two blocks, and the quick and athletic Lofton had 10 kills, 16 digs, and an ace. George had six kills, four digs, and a pair of blocks, Miner had four kills, six aces, and nine digs, and Marrotta racked up 22 digs to go along with a block and an assist. Hobson, Harden, and Stenerson combined for 13 assists, five aces, five digs, and a kill.

A 4-0 lead to open the first game against Dixon pretty much set the tone for the night. The lady Bulldogs did come back to tie the game at 4-4 and 5-5 but a series of three-point runs widened the lead. It was 21-17 before two kills by Gorge fueled the game’s final four-point run.

After a 2-2 tie to start the

second game, the Lady Pirates used a Miner ace and a Sullivan kill as the impetus to a 7-0 surge, and the game was never really in doubt after that point, Dixon got to within 20-15 and 24-18 late but a Lofton kill sent the Lady Bulldogs back to Holly Ridge.

The first game against Laney was tied five times early in the action, the last at 7-7. The Lady Buccaneers struggled to put together any sustained runs from there, while Topsail did not. A fivepointer, a four-point burst, and two three-pointers aided in creating a 24-19 lead, with another Lofton kill finishing things off.

Six deadlocks highlighted the action in game two. Laney led 17-12 before a Sullivan block and kill helped tie the game at 17-17. Laney took a 19-17 lead but a five-point Topsail run put the hosts in front for good at 24-19, and a Sullivan ace and a Laney hitting error ended the evening. “It feels great to win but the most important thing is we played well together as a team, and we had a lot of fun doing it,� Lofton said. “I know it’s just a summer league but I think it shows that we have the talent to be competitive when the regular season starts. I think we are going to have a very good season.�

Lady Patriots show skills in summer play

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Patriot volleyball team lost seven seniors from last years playoff team.

That would make most high school coaches a bit squeamish when talking about the upcoming year. Lady Patriot coach Matt Davis is not most coaches. After what can be deemed as a successful summer league run, Davis seems comfortable with what he saw. “We graduated seven seniors that all played significant roles, but this summer showed us that while we may have a different look and even a different system, we should be able to play with anyone.

It’ll take a lot of hard work and effort once we come back off the dead week, but these girls are up to the task.�

The Lady Pats opened the week on Tuesday. They played the potent Lady Pirates first and took the to three games before falling 15-10 in the tiebreaker. The final game was knotted at 10 before a couple of unforced errors spelled defeat.

In the night cap the Patriots beat Dixon in three games.

Pender drew Trask in the first round of the season ending tournament. They handled the Titans in two games before falling to Laney in the semifinals.

Davis is a proponent of the summer league and the job that Topsail Coach Hill Pearsall does in running it.

Two things to remember when you are talking about organized summer activities in preparation for andup-coming high-school year: it’s not necessarily about winning, and it’s more about who will help you do that when the whistle sounds for real in the fall and winter.

Summer brings its own set of challenges – vacations, jobs, and other sports’ activities to name a few – for a coach, and the Topsail boys’ basketball team’s introduction to this summer’s off-season activities was no different for Coach Jamie Rochelle.

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I played five years of little league and two years of what was called pony league. My first year I played for a team sponsored by Kentucky Fried Chicken. As an eightyear-old I was relegated to the obligatory two innings and one time at bat. I spent all year practicing with the team and playing sparingly.

However, I do recall that year fondly.

My most memorable moment in youth sports was that first year.

After playing sparingly all year and not getting anything hit to me in the air in right field the whole year I was again in right field. I was thinking, please don’t hit anything my way. The game was close, and I did not want to be the cause of us losing what would have been one of our only losses of the year. We had our ace in. He threw the ball hard.

The batter was late on his swing and lofted a high fly ball my way. I panicked! I ran up, ran back and then stuck my glove up at the last minute. Pop! The ball

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landed in my glove and I made the catch. The older kids went crazy. As I ran off the field the parents in the stands were standing and cheering. I was met at the dugout by the coaches as well as my teammates. That one moment gave me more pleasure than any moment in my sports playing career.

I played the next four years for another team. I started all four years and had many accolades. I won a trophy for the highest batting average and once pitched a no-hitter. While I remember all of these things, none of them makes me smile like that catch as an eight-year-old.

If you have a youngster just learning to play, give them plenty of encouragement. Don’t dwell on his shortcomings. Teach him to work hard. Celebrate the small advancements and improvements. Maybe he will have that big moment as an eight-year-old.

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“All the girls got some game experience against opponents of varying abilities, but the big thing was that it wasn’t just practicing against the junior varsity. We got to compete with girls on the varsity level to see the things we do well and things we need to work on. If you’re just going up against the j.v.s in practice night after night too often times you get a false sense of how good you are. Hill has done a great job of organizing this summer league to give area teams a place to come to-

gether and get a feel for what we can do. “ Coach Davis saw a lot of positive things over the summer and see’s a bright future for his young team this fall. “Sophomore Haley Schaeffer gained valuable floor time with the girls. She’s going to play all the way around for us this year and she came a long way this summer. Our two seniors, Ashley Dupalevich and Jenna Harrell had many opportunities to work on their leadership skills which is always a big thing for me. Ellie

Peterson and Riley Gurganus are transitioning from setting on JV to being defensive specialists this year for us and they both emerged as strong backline players. Mayce Wood played last year as a sophomore on varsity took more strides to playing all the way around for us this year. Faith Lana had a solid summer in the middle along with sophomores Tyanna Holmes and Alex Colvin. “ Pender will play in the Ashley scrimmage before opening their season on Aug 14.

Pirate cagers show promise, struggle at Coastal tourney "Y ,EE 7AGNER Post & Voice Sports Writer

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Topsail meandered down to Coastal Christian High School for a three-day tournament a week ago, and came home with a sometimes earned, sometime deceiving 1-4 won-loss record.

Several games were played short-handed as those previously mentioned activities took hold but, overall and for the first time out against other competition, Rochelle came away satisfied. “The good thing is we got some games under our belts this summer,� Rochelle said. “As far a show we played, for the first time out other than some developmental practices, I thought we did fairly well. In a summer league I don’t put a whole lot of stock

in the games. We have a good group of sophomores and juniors we’re moving up (from junior varsity) and we’re just trying to mix them in with the returners so I was pleased with how it went.�

Rochelle agreed there were some shortcomings that definitely needed work – like free-throw shooting, perimeter defense, ball-handling, and cohesion – but he pointed out a lot of those things came about due to a lack of installation of offenses and defenses during the few practice sessions the Pirates have had. “We didn’t have any offensive plays in and we didn’t work on any switching defenses, we only played man-

to-man,� Rochelle said. “I just wanted to basically let them play and see how they can and can’t do, and how they adapt to how the game is flowing. It’s not like we’re out there with the whole arsenal we will run during the season. It’s more of an evaluation type of thing for me.�

Topsail opened play Monday against a strong host Coastal Christian team and played well for 34-minutes and 22-seconds, holding a 49-48 lead at that point in the game. Unfortunately the game was 40 minutes long (four 10-minute quarters with a running clock) and

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While March opened up with the spring break, the action did not subside. s7EEK The Pender baseball team earned a big come from behind win over East Carteret. Senior Chase Norris went 2.1 innings while Josh Roberts worked two innings. Daniel Parker went 1.2 inning with junior standout Tyler Norris pitching one inning of scoreless baseball in the win. Stephen Brunetti led the Patriot bats with a 2-4 performance that included two runs batted in and two runs scored while Tyler Norris was 2-3 with an RBI and two runs scored.

The Topsail baseball team won three games in a tournament. Jake Luchansky threw a seven-inning complete game with eight strikeouts as Topsail earned a 2-1 win over West Springfield.

Alex Holland took to the mound and struck out nine in a dominant 13-0 win in the tourney.

The Topsail softball team staged an improbable comeback. Down 8-1 to Washington heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, the Lady Pirates scored nine runs to earn the win. The big hit was a two-run single by sophomore Lauren Strnad finishing a 10-8 win.

Julia Sullivan was 3-for-4 with a run scored and a ribbey in a win over West Carteret s7EEK The Trask baseball team earned a tough 3-1 win over Lejeune. Senior left hander Nathan ‘Big Nasty’ Harrell through a complete game seven hitter, striking out 11 Devil Pups along the way. Chase McPherson led the Titans at the plate with two hits and a run batted in while Chase Foxbower and Miles Jordan each drove in a run.

The Pender baseball team picked up an impressive win over Lejeune. Tyler Norris went all five innings, allow-

ing just three hits while sending three Lejeune Devil Pups back to the dugout via the strikeout.

Josh Roberts, Josh Barnhill and Chris Olivas each collected one hit to pace the efficient Patriot offense.

Chase Norris and Roberts each had ribbeys.

The Topsail men’s lacrosse team earned a 12-5 win over Ashley. Jake Volpe and Eli Copeland each had three goals and a pair of assists to lead the Pirates.

The Trask soccer team earned three wins. Freshman Leana Pfeiffer picked up three wins in the net, earning two shutouts along the way.

Anisa Lewis scored three goals and had two assists while Caleigh Bell had two goals.

The Pender soccer team earned a nonconference win over South Columbus. Riley Gurganus had two goals while Marisol Gasca had the other goal.

The Lady Titan softball team earned an 11-4 win over Lejeune. Senior right hander Brittany Foy earned the win in the circle and also was good at bat.

The Topsail softball team beat Ashley . Freshman standout Sydney Hartgrove had three hits and knocked in two runs while sophomore Lauren Strnad included a double among her three hits that produced three RBIs. The Pender softball team earned three wins in week two and in the process pounded out 48 hits. Ashley Dupalavich had three hits and three runs batted in against Lejeune and two hits and three ribbeys against Ashley. s7EEK Jake Volpe led the Topsail men’s lacrosse team to a big conference win over South Brunswick. He scored five goals with Eli Copeland adding two goals.

Isabela Bufalini won her event at the Ashley Invitational last week. Adam Hart won both the shot put and the

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Titan volleyball ends summer play improved

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The key word for Heide Trask Lady Titan volleyball coach Cathy Claris is improvement. She saw plenty of that through the summer months.

Even though the team failed to win a match, there were some big wins and close finishes, all of which sets the table for what is going to be a challenging fall season. “Varsity ended up 0-13 for the summer league. We won a few games and lost a few very close games. We were just too young to pull out some wins.

Plus, the lineups changed a lot due to girls being on vaca-

tion. With just one full time returning player from last year’s 11--11 team, I knew that we needed a lot of touches on the ball, thus the reason for summer league. Playing in this league is not about how many matches you can win but getting better as a team. We did that for sure. If you don’t play in a summer

league, then your team will always be behind the rest of the teams in your conference.

We might be behind because of age but not for lack of effort this summer.�

The Lady Titans rolled into the summer league with just a couple of practices under their belt. Coach Claris used the summer league as a practice tool. “The problem with the summer league is that we play a lot of games with not much time to practice basic skills in between weekly games. I am not going to practice every day in the summer time. The girls deserve time off to relax and enjoy family and friends

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in the summer. Now that the summer season is over, we can concentrate on what is needed to be successful; improved passing, serving and hitting, plus understanding both offense and defense. Every part of volleyball needs to be improved on as a team. We have about three weeks before fall season begins to better all our skills. Glad to have practice and not more games except for scrimmages.�

The Titans regular season begins Aug. 14 at Wallace.

The team will host a scrimmage at Trask on the seventh and will play at the annual Ashley scrimmage on Aug. 11.

Shorthanded Lady Pirate cagers play well in Lady Darkhorse tourney

By Lee Wagner Summer once again took its toll on the Topsail girls’ basketball roster as three prominent veteran players – Lauren Caveness, Madi Kita, and Jessica Starkey – were unavailable a week ago (July 14) due to other summertime obligations, but it certainly didn’t stop the Lady Pirates that were in attendance in putting their best foot forward against a trio of perenniallysolid programs in a roundrobin format at Clinton High School.

The Topsail girls boarded a bus around 7:00 a.m. for the 72.2-mile trip to Clinton and faced off at 9:00 a.m. against

a Grays Creek team that finished 19-8 a year ago, and had eight girls coming back. It didn’t take long for the Lady Pirates to establish their superiority in a 48-13 rout over the Lady Bears.

Rising junior Destiny Idol was the scoring leader with 10 points. Junior Julia Sullivan had six points, six rebounds, and three blocked shots, senior Payton Little added four points, five boards, an four blocked shots.

Game two was at noon against NCHSAA 2A 2017 state runner-up Kinston, who finished 29-2 a year ago. The second Lady Vikings’ loss was a 71-51 loss to North Pitt in the state final. Kinston list-

ed 11 returnees on their roster. Topsail tied a close game at 34-34 with approximately two minutes (running clock) left in regulation, but the Lady Vikings hit two threepointers down the stretch to eke out a 40-34 victory.

Little led the way in this one with 11 points, five rebounds, and three blocked shots. Rising sophomore Sydney Hartgrove had seven points, five re bounds, and a block, and Sullivan added five points, five rebounds, and a pair of blocked shots. Dashaniq Sidbury (six), Idol (two), and Jazmine Smith (three) rounded out the scoring.

The Lady Pirates took on the host Lady Darkhorses,

with 10 returning players listed on the roster, at 3:00 p.m., and dropped a 40-39 decision.

Topsail led 39-36 late but a field goal closed the Clinton deficit to one. The Clinton player was fouled and the tournament rules stated she would get one point automatically – tying the game at 39-39 – and get to shoot one shot.

She missed that shot but the officials erroneously awarded her another shot and she drained the second with two seconds left in the game, for the win.

Little had 17 points, Sullivan added six, and Hartgrove and Idol each had five points

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TBA summer camp a big success

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Basketball Association, in conjunction with the Topsail High School varsity girls’ and boys’ basketball teams and coaches, held its annual youth basketball camp in the Topsail gymnasium last week, and it was a resounding success enjoyed by all. “This is my ninth camp and we had 97 registered and about 93 showed up,� said Topsail Basketball Association Vice-President and Director of Operations Bob Willard. “It takes a lot of planning and preparation, especially when

Pirates Continued from page 6A the Centurions took over for those last 5:38 seconds.

Coastal went on a 7-0 run to open a 55-49 advantage, and used a trey and a two-pointer around a Christoph Wolf field goal to close out a 61-51 victory.

Derek Gardner led the Pirates with 13 points (nine rebounds), Jamieson Long and Fernando Vasquez each added 11 points, Wolf had eight points and 11 rebounds, and Jackson Sullivan chipped in with six points and eight boards.

Tuesday brought a pair of games, the first a 55-40 le-

Smith ready to take charge of Lady Titans

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Last year the Heide Trask Lady Titan volleyball team had a solid core of upperclassmen that had the playing time and experience to lead. Those players are gone, and the Lady Titan spikers are young and inexperienced heading into their second season in the Coastal Eight conference.

However, the cupboard is hardly bare.

This season the Titans will look for leadership from a trio of juniors. One of those juniors is Brayden Smith.

Miss Smith earned quite a bit of playing time last year.

She played well on both the front line as well as the back line. She will be counted to do even more this year. She will be counted on to lend her leadership abilities to the mix as well as her physical prowess.

Smith has shown signs of taking over this summer. The real season starts in a couple of weeks. Brayden Smith will have to take charge.

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Follow the bait fish

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The color seems to be red for the local salt water anglers who fish the inshore waters. A friend of mine fished stump sound and hooked several decent redfish. He was using live mud minnows and said that the reds were popping the many schools of baitfish that were moving about.

There have been some reds caught in the surf as well. The bait of choice for these fish has been cut baits and mud minnows. The inshore anglers have had luck with top water lures and soft plastics as well.

The inshore action has also been strong as well.

Anglers are hooking quite a few of flatfish near the inlets and around inshore structures. Most are using live mud minnows and finger mullet on Carolina rigs.

Gulp baits will work here too.

The Spanish bite slowed down with the recent rains but the anglers are reporting that it is picking up again as the water clears up. Trolling off of the beach with a clark spoon will work here as will a gotcha plug off of the area piers.

Speaking of the piers, some black drum and a few nice spots along with the occasional croaker have been

you get upwards of 90 kids.

We give out awards to some of the kids who the coaches felt did well and showed improvement over the four days, and who gave 100 percent, but I think just about everyone went home happy.�

Football, softball camps on tap Now that basketball has enjoyed a successful camp, the Pirate football and softball programs will be hosting camps.

All youth entering grades kindergarten-thru-ninth grade for the fall of 2018 are invited to sign up for the 2018 Topsail Football Youth Camp

to be held at the Topsail High School practice field(Behind the school) starting Monday (July 23) to Wednesday (July 25) from 6-8 p.m.

The campers will receive tutoring from the Topsail High School coaching staff and players in the fundamental skills of football (passing, catching, blocking), and will receive a free Topsail football T-shirt. Cost of the camp is $75 (T-Shirt provided), and you can register online at www. topailfootball@outlook.com.

If you have questions you can send an E-Mail tot h same website.

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2018 Summer Softball Camp will be held on July 28 (Saturday) from 8 a.m until 4 p.m. at the high-school softball field. The coaching staff will include the current coaching staff plus former Topsail and Liberty University standout Blair Lacik (Lawrence), and former Lady Pirate and Lenoir-Rhyne University star Jordin Phillips.

The cost for the camp is $100 per participant and will include a camp shirt and lunch. Register by contacting Head Coach Eric Phillips at 1-910-228-4403. Walks-ups will be accepted.

thargic loss to a subpar East Columbus team. Topsail was down 25-23 at halftime but a 6-0 run gave the Gators some breathing room at 31-23, and the Pirates never got any closer than 36-30 heading into the final period. Long led Topsail with 14 points and Gardner added 11, but the Pirates went 15-for-39 from the field and turned the ball over 13 times, many against a full-court press.

Game two turned into a 70-50 loss to Laney. Topsail led 15-8 after the first 10minute period but a 22-14 Buccaneer run through the first nine minutes of the second quarter gave Laney a 30-29 lead, and they never trailed again. It was 49-36 after three periods as the

quicker and more-athletic Buccaneers forced 15 turnovers – again many against a full-court press – and held Topsail to 20 field goals in 48 shots from the field. Gardner and Wolf each had 10 points for the Pirates.

Wednesday was the knockdown day and the Pirates recorded their only win with a 76-75 win over foe Ashley.

The game wasn’t as close as it appeared throughout most of the game with the Pirates leading 71-60 with 4:00 remaining in regulation. But that dreaded full-court press –along with missed shots and poor shot decisions – allowed the Screaming Eagles to claw their way back to within 73-69 with 58.2 seconds left.

A conventional threepoint play by Gardner (22 points, nine rebounds) gave Topsail some breathing room at 76-72, making an Ashley three-point basket at the buzzer moot. Long had 21 points, and Sullivan had a bit of a coming-out game with 18 points, eight rebounds, and three steals.

Jackson kept his excellent day on track with 21-points, eight rebound game against Coastal Christian in a semifinal game but the Centurions counted that effort with 18 three-point baskets that accounted for 54 points in an 83-45 rout of the Pirates.

Coastal opened a 21-8 lead early on five three-pointers to 63-33 entering the final 10and never let up, expanding minute period. Sullivan had a 31-8 first-period advantage 16 of Topsail’s 33 points at

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Lofton makes major strides for Topsail High

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When one talks about rising junior Madison Lofton making strides, it can be assumed that they are referring to her ability to run farther and faster than 99.9 percent of the female athletes at any high school in the area.

However, when talking about Miss Lofton today, it can be said that she has made major strides as a high school volleyball player.

With each game that she played she seemed to get more comfortable. By the end of the summer league season she was one of the better players in the league and a bona fide starter for veteran Coach Hill Pearsall.

Lofton uses her quick first step to get to the ball and her ability to jump to take the next step. She is a very intelligent player who rarely makes the same mistake twice. The junior speedster has made major strides on the volleyball court.

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Trask beat Richlands in extra innings. Senior backstop Robbie Patterson had a game winning single to drive in Will Andrews. Trask beat Wallace – Rose Hill behind the pitching of Miles Jordan.

Chase Foxbower led the Titans with a 2-3 performance that included three runs batted in and three runs scored.

The Topsail Lady Pirates won two of three. Sophomore Maggie Smith had two hits, including a double while driving in three runs and classmate Lauren Strnad added three hits, doubling twice and knocking in two runs in support of the two-hit, four strikeout pitching effort of sophomore Addy Howard as Topsail defeated Hoggard 9-1.

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Schaeffer makes her mark at Pender High

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer There are student-athletes that come into high school with the can’t-miss label placed upon their heads. Some of those athletes make good right away while others take a while.

In the case of rising sophomore Haley Schaeffer, the can’t-miss moniker was right.

Miss Schaeffer had a very successful freshman season on the softball diamond. She came into the summer volleyball league with a ton of promise along with some lofty expectations.

As the summer season has progressed, so has her play. It seems as if the athletic sophomore has earned a spot in the starting lineup for the lady Patriot spikers.

Miss Schaeffer has taken her ability and parlayed it into a very good server on the volleyball court. There is no doubt that Haley Schaeffer has made her mark this summer.

hitting bottom rigs. Blood worms and shrimp will work here. The key here is to fish at night and in the wee hours of the morning.

The freshwater bite is still pretty good. I fished off of the bank last week for a few minutes and caught a few nice bream. Red worms or a bream buster from Backyard baits will work here.

The cats are biting at night with chicken livers and cut up eel along with your favorite mix of stink baits working here.

This week’s fishing tip If you are fishing in the inshore waters around Topsail beach you are most likely on a boat. If you have spent any time in the inshore waters around Topsail Island then you must be aware of the shallow waters that you encounter on a daily basis.

If you fish this area make sure you are aware of the depth that you are fishing in. there are a number of buoys that will lead you in and out of different areas.

Don’t be fooled by these waters. My wife and I once had a rule of thumb that if I didn’t run aground at least once we have not been out there long enough.

Know your boat. Know how shallow you can go before you hit bottom and for goodness sakes invest in a depth finder.

softball team was still in the hunt for a conference crown after winning two important games. Sophomore Lauren Strnad had two hits and knocked in four runs while classmates Darbie Lisk and Maggie Smith combined for four hits and six ribbeys as Topsail defeated New Hanover 19-2.

Addy Howard threw a seven-inning complete game in which she gave up three hits and one earned run with three walks and four strikeouts in a win over South Brunswick.

Trask got a complete game performance from Nathan Harrell in a 6-4 win over East Carteret. Senior Will Andrews had a base knock to drive in the winning run.

The Pender baseball team beat Richlands. Tyler Norris led the Patriot offense with three hits, three runs scored and two runs batted in. Stephen Brunetti had two hits and two RBI while Chris Olivas had two hits.

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Gardner added 12 points in the loss.

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Robert “Rob” Winston Bennett Jr. BURGAW -- Robert “Rob” Winston Bennett Jr., 58, of Burgaw, beloved husband, son, daddy, brother, biker and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts. Robert was born Dec. 15, 1959 in Tampa, Florida, the son of Robert Winston Bennett, Sr. and the late Eloise Marshall Bennett. He passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 doing what he loved most, riding his beloved motorcycle.

In addition to his father, Robert leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 34 years, Pamela T. Bennett; sons, James Michael Roller, Jr. and Zachary Tyler Bennett and his wife, Kassy; sister, Sandra B. Crouse and her husband, Michael; and many extended family and friends.

Rob was an excellent trim carpenter and many homes in the area benefitted from his superb craftsmanship. He had a special love for music and used his musical gifts to play the guitar and harmonica.

His first love, after his family was his biker brothers in the Pender County Psychos of Lower Cape Fear where he served as president. It must be said that Rob had a strong Christian faith as he always carried his John 3:16 token wherever he went. Rob’s presence on this earth will surely be missed.

A celebration of Rob’s Life will be held with date, place and time to be announced.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com . The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.

Mary Grossnickle CASTLE HAYNE -- Mary Grossnickle of Castle Hayne passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Stonebridge Assisted

Living in Hampstead.

She was born in Tallassee, Alabama July 3, 1930 to the late Amos Stanley and Beatrice Ailene Tennant Wheat.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Jean Lanier, two brothers, Amos “Red” S. Wheat, Jr. and Joe Wheat, and one sister, Lois Nichols.

Mrs. Grossnickle graduated from Montgomery High School in 1948. She enjoyed working at Corning for many years until her retirement in 1996. She loved working in her yard and flower garden, camping, fishing, and hunting.

Surviving are three daughters, Brenda Layne Burton and husband Joseph, Glenda Jayne Kuehne and husband Bob, and Effie Ann Grossnickle and husband Larry Spong; her son, Bobby Grossnickle and wife Deidre; a son in law, Jack Lanier; eight grandchildren, Shelby, Lindsay, Harold, Shane, Rachael, Chelsey, Hailey, and Benjamin; four great grandchildren; a brother, Ed Wheat; and a sister, Dorothy Sanderson.

The family will receive f r i e n d s f ro m 6 : 3 0 - 8 p. m .

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Andrews Mortuary Hampstead Chapel.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to thank every member of the staff at Stonebridge Assisted Living and the nurses with Lower Cape Fear Hospice for all of their loving care and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com.

Rev. Dr. Katherine E. Herring WATHA -- Rev. Dr. Katherine E. Herring, age 65, of Watha, received her heavenly wings July 5, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the youngest of eight children bor n to John Quincy Herring and Lydia Grace JacobsHerring, whom preceded her in death.

Katherine leaves to cherish her memories her two children: Alfred D. Bannerman, Jr. (wife) Valerie Jones-Bannerman, of New Cumberland, Penn., and LaToya Bannerman-Turner (husband) Stevie Leon Turner of Adel, Ga. She also leaves her five beautiful grandchildren whom she loved dearly: Jalesia Bannerman-Jones (husband) Isaac Jones of Boston SPA, NY, Stevie Timar Turner of Adel, Ga,, Destiny S. Grandberry (husband) Malcolm Grand-

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berry, currently serving in the U.S. Army, in South Korea, Sennie L. Turner of Adel, Ga. and Alfred D. Bannerman III of New Cumberland, Penn.

She also leaves her sisters and brothers: Mamie Carlisle (husband) Larry Carlisle of Fayetteville, Edith Blackshear (husband) Quincy Blackshear of Watha, Stacy Herring (wife) Lillian Herring of Watha, and her “mud pie buddy” Lillie Herring of Watha. There are many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that are going to cherish memories of Kathy, sincerely.

A viewing for family and friends was held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 13, 2018, at Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018, at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Watha.

Interment followed at Watha Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. The family was served by Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Lacy “Buck” Pridgen Jr. Lacy “Buck” Pridgen Jr, left his earthly home for his home in Heaven June 25, 2018.

He was born July 20,1935 in Columbus County to Lacy and Meta Pridgen. He is survived by his wife Mary Anne Pridgen, stepson R. Alan Creech, sons Lacy F. Pridgen Sr., Ronald Pridgen, Richard Pridgen, and daughter Debbie Dew, eight grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Also his “fur” children Avery, Freeway and Cooper.

His sister Kathleen McQueen preceded him in death.

He was a top diesel mechanic and owned his own business.

His mobile mechanic business was well known in eastern North Carolina. He was the happiest when he was turning wrenches and knee deep in grease and oil. His knowledge of heavy equipment was unsurpassed and shared with his co-workers and friends.

His motto was “stay until this job is finished.”

A celebration of his life and memorial service was held Saturday July 14 at 2 p.m. at Moore’s Creek Baptist Church at 3107 Union Chapel Rd in Currie.

Annie is survived by her children, Albert Phillips, Johnny Phillips (Kim), and Ann Janicki (Lee); grandchildren, Cassie Janicki (Sam), and Chandler Howard; sister, Mildred Rogers (Bob); brother, Jimmy Howard; and many extended family.

The family received friends 4-6 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.

Graveside service was held at 3 p.m. Monday at Riverview Memorial Park with the Rev. Tony Fontana conducting the service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given to Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1316, Burgaw, NC 28425.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

in Washington DC daughter of Sandra Powell and the late Harry Carlton Zeigler.

She is survived by her mother Sandra Powell of the home; a brother, Craig Zeigler and wife Joann of Bowie Mary.; two nephews, Steven Zeigler and wife Pam and Brian Zeigler and wife Nakita; a niece Elizabeth Zeigler; Uncles Richard Ballard and Rodney Ballard and wife Lydia; Aunts Linda Evans and husband David and Darlene Cupples; She was predeceased by her father and a brother Mark Zeigler.

No services are planned at this time.

Shared memories and condolences can be sent to the family at www.harrellsfh. com. The family was served

by Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Lisa Denise Zeigler HAMPSTEAD -- Lisa Denise Zeigler, 47, of Hampstead, passed away Saturday June 23, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 9, 1970

Ester Louise Corbett Robinson WILLARD -- Ester Louise Corbett Robinson, 84, of Willard, transitioned into eternal rest Friday, July 6, 2018 at her residence. Visitation with family was held Monday, July 9, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Dunn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 810 West Wilmington Street, Burgaw. Celebration of Life Funeral service took place at noon Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the Middle District Baptist Association Sanctuary, 1825 Highway 53, Burgaw.

Interment followed at the Robinson Cemetery, G. Shaw RoadState Road 1163, Ivanhoe.

The family was served by Dunn Funeral Home Burgaw.

July 12, 2018

Annie Marie Howard Phillips WATHA -- Annie Marie Howard Phillips, 65, of Watha passed from her earthly life Friday, July 6, 2018 at Pender Memorial Hospital.

She was born July 3, 1953 in Pender County, the daughter of the late William “Bill” and June Register Howard.

July 12th, Crossword Solution:

Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist It should probably go without saying, but it can’t. Do not approach wildlife.

Wildlife can be dangerous. Especially the dangerous wildlife. But even the not so dangerous wildlife can be dangerous. Especially if the not so dangerous wildlife is injured, cornered and in fear.

Or angry.

One of the things that is taught in hunter’s education and even more so in bowhunter’s education classes is how to approach game that has been shot. You cannot assume the animal is dead simply from it being motionless on the ground.

One of the more terrifying experiences a hunter can have is to approach a lifeless squirrel and all-of-a-sudden realize the squirrel is not lifeless. Squirrels are not like the co-star on SpongeBob SquarePants. Well, I take that back. Sandy Cheeks (the afore mentioned squirrel for those without kids) knows martial arts and could chase the soul out of anyone.

And yes, if you can picture in your mind’s eye an image of a hunter with a squirrel attached to his boot by fierce rabid teeth and looking like the Tasmanian Devil (another cartoon character) swirling about, well you have a good idea of how I started jumping around on one hunt. Squirrels can be mean.

Our first lesson in not approaching wildlife probably came from yet another cartoon character, Yogi Bear. The ranger was constantly trying to keep people away from Yogi and Yogi away from people’s food. If they would have turned that cartoon from G rating fun to an R rated bloody massacre, people may adhere to the rules a little better.

While in Yellowstone National Park a little over a month ago, rangers were constantly trying to beat observers to bear appearances. The reason? To make sure they

didn’t become full blown bear encounters. We were constantly reminded by signs and rangers to stay a certain distance away from wildlife.

And yet, while observing a large slumbering black bear with another 50 or so people, the ranger had to issue warnings to another couple of people who snuck in behind our crowd to get close to the bear from the other side.

What could possibly happen, right? Well, we won’t get into encounters with sharks.

That may be the one thing people do adhere to the rules properly.

But it was just June 8 th when a lady was killed by a 12-foot alligator while walking her dogs in Florida. A neighbor noticed the dogs barking towards the water but could not find the lady. Later that evening officials discovered the body. She walked despite numerous warnings not to because of the gators there.

Just two days prior in Yellowstone, a lady was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park. Like I said, there are numerous warnings throughout the park about staying at distance from wild animals. In this instance, a crowd got as close as 15 feet from the animal when it became agitated and charged into the group. It was the second time a bison had attacked a visitor this year. The first time was another lady who was trying to get a picture with the bison and grabbed one of the horns to turn its head towards the camera.

There have also been two instances of elk attacks in the park this season.

Earlier this week a man ignored warnings and climbed a fence where bison are located in the Land Between the Lakes area of Kentucky. He approached within 10 feet of one of the bison. Again, things didn’t go well and he received an expensive helicopter ride to the hospital in Nashville.

So, to make things simple, do NOT approach wildlife.

They are fun to watch but do so at a distance. The vast majority of wildlife are faster and stronger than the most gifted athletes.

–Bill Howard is a lifelong North Carolina resident and hunter. He is a lifetime member of the North Carolina Bowhunters Association, an associate member of Pope and Young, and an official

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measurer of both. He is a certified hunter education (IHEA) instructor and bowhunter education (IBEP) instructor.

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Agenda Board of County Commissioners Meeting Monday, July 23, 2018 @ 4:00 PM Pender County Public Assembly Room 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC

CALL TO ORDER

2.

INVOCATION

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

5.

PUBLIC HEARING 5.1.

Public Hearing and Adoption of FY 18-19 Water & Sewer System Development Fees.

6.

PUBLIC COMMENT

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

8.

9.

10.

11.

7.1.

Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting: June 18, 2018.

7.2.

Resolution Accepting Petition to add Dan Owen Drive, Hampstead, to the State Maintained System.

7.3.

Approval of Tax Releases and Refunds

7.4.

Approval of a Purchase Order to Motorola for Service Agreement on the 911 Center Radio System: $23,116.80.

7.5.

Approval of Purchase Order to LiftOff for Office365 Online Services: $21,000.

7.6.

Approval of a Purchase Order to Wireless Communications for the 911 Phone System Maintenance Agreement: $33,500.

7.7.

Approval of Purchase Order to Creekridge Capital in the Amount of $98,222.04 for the Annual Lease Payments for the E911 Telephone System.

7.8.

Approval of Purchase Order to Southeast Correctional Medical Group for Inmate Medical Care in the Pender County Jail: $310,699.05.

7.9.

Approval of Purchase Orders for Inmate Housing to NC Department of Adult Corrections: $150,000; New Hanover County Sheriff's Office: $25,000; Sampson County Sheriff’s Office $150,000; Onslow County Sheriff’s Office: $175,000; and Brunswick County Sheriff's Office: $25,000. Total Expenditure: $525,000.

7.10.

Approval of Purchase Orders to NC Department of Corrections: $15,000; and US Food Services: $75,000.

7.11.

Approval of a Purchase Order to Correctional Behavioral Health for Jail Inmate Mental Health Services: $18,000.

7.12.

Approval of Purchase Order to Motorola for annual Portable and Mobile Radio lease payment of $22,204.64.

7.13.

Approval of Purchase Order to TriTech Software Systems for Public Safety Network Software Support and Maintenance in the amount of $59,449.01.

7.14.

Approval of an Annual Purchase Order and Renewal of Integrated Library System Software License and Support by The Library Corporation: $20,842.

7.15.

Approval of Purchase Order to Ingram Library Serivces: $61,000.

7.16.

Approval of Purchase Order(s) to Contractors for Health Department Contracted Services in the amount of $731,661

7.17.

Approval of Purchase Orders for Foster Care Payments: $804,000.

7.18.

Approval of Purchase Orders to Contractors for Department of Social Services: $99,000.

7.19.

Approval of a Purchase Order to SHI for Microsoft Enterprise Licensing Annual Renewal in the amount of $103,660.56

7.20.

Approval of Uniform Guidance Procurement Policy and Uniform Guidance Conflict of Interest and Gifts Policy.

The Town of Burgaw is accepting applications for the Planning & Zoning Board. There is currently one vacancy which requires an applicant that resides within the town limits or a qualified nonresident business or property owner. Applications may be downloaded from our website at www.townofburgaw.com. For more information please make contact with the Town Clerk at 910663-3441 or via email at townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com.

CALENDAR July 19 July 20

Planning Board Meeting Summer on the Square Concert (Soul on the Beach, R&B)

Approval of Electronic Payments Resolution and Policy.

Approval of a Purchase Order to Modern Chevrolet to purchase a 2019 Chevy 2500 Crew Cab 4x4 Pickup Truck: $31,317.24.

8.3.

Resolution to Establish the Parks Foundation of Pender County.

8.4.

Approval of a Purchase Order to Waste Industries for Solid Waste Disposal and Hauling Services for FY 18/19: $4,243,000.

8.5.

Approval of an Annual Purchase Order to Horton Iron & Metal for Solid Waste Electronics Recycling and Disposal Services for FY 18/19: $200,000.

8.6.

Approval of Appointment of Commissioner as Voting Delegate for the 2018 NCACC Annual Conference.

8.7.

Resolution in Support of Pender County Farmers.

TOWN OF BURGAW Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 Email: townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com Web: www.townofburgaw.com

Surf City Town Council 6:30pm Planning Board 5:30pm

APPOINTMENTS 9.1.

Approval of Appointment to the Pender County Animal Shelter Advisory Committee.

9.2.

Approval of Appointment to the Pender County Nursing/Adult Care Advisory Board.

10.1.

Approval of an Annual Purchase Order to Professional Mail Services for printing, mailing, and postage of PCU monthly water and sewer bills for FY 18/19: $50,000.

10.2.

Approval of an Annual Estimated Purchase Order to Core & Main (formerly HD Supply) for Water and Sewer Repair Supplies and Equipment: $110,000.

10.3.

Approval of an Annual Estimated Purchase Order to Environmental Chemists (Envirochem) for Testing and Sampling of the District’s Water & Sewer Systems: $100,000.

10.4.

Approval of a Purchase Order to Ward Quality Utilities for water and sewer system installations and repair: $190,000.

10.5.

Approval of an Annual Estimated Purchase Order to Amerochem for Ferric Sulfate chemical for water treatment plant.

10.6.

Approval of an Annual Estimated Purchase Order to Calgon for Carbon Re-Generation Services for Water Treatment: $101,000

10.7.

Approval of an Annual Estimated Purchase Order to Brenntag for caustic chemical for water treatment plant.

PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH

Approval of a Purchase Order to Fairway Ford for the Purchase of Two Trucks in the amount of $57,110.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD Pender County Local Subsidized Child Care Policy

The public will take notice that the Town Council of the Town of Surf City will on the 17th day of August, 2017 in the Town Hall Council Chambers, pursuant to G.S. 160A199, will consider a resolution to close a particular portion of S. Shore Drive Alley, located behind 100 S. Shore Drive.

All abutting property owners are hereby notified to appear at this meeting to present any objections that they may have with respect to the closing of the street.

Discussion of Current Noise Ordinance in Pender County.

14.

ITEMS FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY, COUNTY MANAGER, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER, & COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

15.

CLOSED SESSION (IF APPLICABLE).

16.

7PM PUBLIC HEARINGS: SPECIAL USE PERMITS/ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS/ RESOLUTIONS Resolution Requesting Approval of a General Use Rezoning from PD, Planned Development zoning district to the GB, General Business zoning district.

ADJOURNMENT

For full access to this agenda, please visit our new mobile friendly site at: https://pendercountync.civicweb.net/Portal/.

The public will take notice that the Town Council of the Town of Surf City will conduct a public hearing at Surf City Town Hall, 214 N. New River Drive at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, July 20th, 2018; concerning a public hearing for comments on the System Development Fee Analysis.

7/19/2018

WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following Boards/Commissions/Committees: # of Name of Board Vacancies Positions/Categories Advisory Board of Health 3 Dentist***, Engineer***, Optometrist*** Board of Adjustment 2 District 3, District 4 Pender Housing Initiative Board 2 Low Income Rep., Private Sector Rep. Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Nursing/Adult Care Committee 3 Public Citizen Pender Memorial Hospital Board 2 District 2 (Unexpired Term) Tourism Development Authority 1 Collector District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 4 = Union; Penderlea; Grady; District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek District 5 = Burgaw; Holly *** These positions can be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may not be currently licensed. Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov or write or call Melissa Long, Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: July 23, 2018 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 Zoning Map Amendment Stuart Nadeau, applicant, on behalf of Jeanette Smith Edens et al., owner, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for three (3) tracts totaling approximately ±20.14 acres from PD, Planned Development zoning district to GB, General Business zoning district. The subject properties are located at 19240 US HWY 17, in the Topsail Township, along the south side of US HWY 17 and the west side of Sloop Point Loop Road (SR 1563), approximately 200’ feet from corner of US HWY 17 and Sloop Point Loop Road (SR 1563) and may be further identified by Pender County PINs: 4204-64-3411-0000; 4204-63-5656-0000; and 4204-64-5081-0000.

For Additional Information: Contact Pender County Planning & Community Development 805 S Walker St Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910 259-1202

2nd Thursday of the month at

PUBLIC NOTICE

DISCUSSION

PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS

MEETING TIMES 1st Tuesday of the month at

PUBLIC NOTICE

ROCKY POINT WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT

16.1.

5:30PM 6:00PM

Town of Surf City Government News July 19, 2018

8.2.

13.1.

17.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED

8.1.

12.1.

13.

Customer Service Representative - The Town of Burgaw is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Customer Service Representative. Under general supervision of the Finance Officer, this position collects municipal revenues, serves as receptionist, greets and assists all visitors, handles town facility reservations, and performs other administrative clerical duties as assigned. Starting salary is $27,040; excellent benefit package. Qualified applicants may pick up applications and a detailed job description at the Town of Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N. Walker St, Burgaw NC or download from the town website at www.townofburgaw.com. Please return completed applications and resumes to Kristin Wells at 109 N. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or kwells@townofburgaw.com. Position open until filled.

Posted June 28, 2018. EOE

APPROVALS AND RESOLUTIONS

11.1.

12.

July 19, 2018

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Pender County

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Town of Burgaw Government News

Public Hearing Notice Pender County will hold a public hearing related to the System Development Fee Study conducted by Stantec Consulting Services Inc. During last year’s session of the North Carolina General Assembly, House Bill 436 was passed and provides local governments the authority to adopt system development fees for public water and sewer systems. Following its passage, the County commissioned the report as required by the new legislation in the review and determination of appropriate system development fees.

At the regular Board Meeting on Monday July 23, 2018, at 4:00 PM, members of the County Board will receive comments from all interested parties. The Board Meeting will be held at 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, in the Public Assembly room.

Public Hearing Notice On Monday, August 6, 2018 the Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the abandonment and closing of Penderlea School Road (SR 1330) as requested by the Pender County Board of Education. At the meeting, the Board will receive comments from all interested parties. The Board Meeting will be held at 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, in the Public Assembly room and will begin at 4:00 p.m. For more information, please call (910) 259-1200.

www.pendercountync.gov

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Linda Morris Atkinson, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Linda Morris Atkinson, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 4, 2018 at 3705 Scotts Hill Loop Road, Wilmington, NC 28411 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 28thday of June, 2018.

Danny Wayne Morris 125 Scottsdale Drive Wilmington, NC 28411 #8279 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19/2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Betty K. Neale, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Betty K. Neale, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 11, 2018 at 1945 U.S. Hwy. 117 S., Burgaw, NC 28425 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 5thday of July, 2018.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Wyatt Cris Allred, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Wyatt Cris Allred, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 4, 2018 at 8236 NC Hwy. 53 E, Burgaw, NC 28425 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 28thday of June, 2018.

Alice Edwards 8236 NC Hwy. 53 E. Burgaw, NC 28425 #8278 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19/2018

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 18sp99 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY GARY L WEST AND QUINTELLIA WEST DATED OCTOBER 31, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3352 AT PAGE 024 AND MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2012 IN BOOK 4031, PAGE 68 AND FURTHER CORRECTED BY AFFIDAVIT RECORDED MAY 10, 2018 IN BOOK 4664 PAGE 1056 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on July 17, 2018 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING ALL of Lot No. 3-R as shown and more fully described on that map of survey entitled “Map of Revisions of Lots 3 & 4 for Lloyd and Floyd Wilson,” by Manley D. Carr, PLS, dated May 11, 2007 and recorded in Map Book 44, Page 130, Slide 602, Pender County Register of Deeds, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH those Restrictive Covenants appearing of record in Book 2078, Page 37, Pender County Registry.

THIS CONVEYANCE IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTION, WHICH RESTRICTION SHALL RUN WITH THE LAND FOREVER UNTO THE GRANTEE, ITS SUCCESSORS AND/OR ASSIGNS: No building shall be erected, constructed or otherwise added to the property that is not a (1) single family residence; (2) at least 1800 square feet in size; and (3) originating or built of modular or stick-built construction.

And Being more commonly known as: 9712 NC Highway 11, Willard, NC 28478 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Gary L. West.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to

PUBLIC NOTICE The annual public meeting of Black River Health Services, Inc. will be held on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 6:00 pm at Black River Family Practice, located at 301 S Campbell St, Burgaw, NC 28425.

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors will immediately follow at 7:00 pm. Inquiries regarding this notice should be forwarded to BRHS, Inc., Attn: Lee Ann Amann, CEO, P.O. Box 1488, Burgaw, NC 28425.

A Non-Profit Corporation – Serving the Counties of Pender, Duplin, Bladen, Sampson and Onslow. #8282 7/5, 7/12, 7/19/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Carla Brook Creech, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Carla Brook Creech, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 4, 2018 at 7183 Largo Place, Fayetteville, NC 28314 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 28thday of June, 2018.

Victoria Swencki 7183 Largo Place Fayetteville, NC 28314 #8277 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Ethel Ramsey Deal, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Ethel Ramsey Deal, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 4, 2018 at 215 North 6th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 28thday of June, 2018.

Mary Ann Deal Keiser Sue Ellen Deal Williamson 215 North 6th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 #8276 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF PENDER SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 18-E-288 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAUL THOMPSON NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Paul Thompson, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address set out below on or before the 27th day of September, 2018, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below.

This the 28th day of June, 2018.

Casey Thompson, Executor of the Estate of Paul Thompson c/o H. Kenneth Stephens, II Attorney at Law Post Office Box 2237 Wilmington, NC 28402 #8280 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19/2018

be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is June 26, 2018.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 17-095871 #8286 7/5, 7/12, 7/19/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, v.

DAVID B. PENNY and ROBBIE B. PARKER, solely in his capacity as Substitute Trustee, Defendants. and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Junior Lienholder Defendant.

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 18-CVS-214 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 1, Article 29A of the North Carolina General Statutes, that ROBBIE B. PARKER, as Substitute Trustee, will conduct a public judicial sale of the real property encumbered by the Deed of Trust recorded at Book 3445, Page 213 of the Pender County Public Registry (as reformed, the “Deed of Trust”).

The judicial sale is being conducted in accordance with the terms of the Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment (the “Order”) signed by Superior Court Judge in this action on June 7, 2018.

DATE OF SALE: July 24, 2018 HOUR OF SALE: 11:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Pender County Courthouse 100 Wright Street Burgaw, North Carolina The Order reformed the legal description of the real property encumbered by the Deed of Trust. As reformed, the real property being sold is described as follows: Being all of “TRACT 2”, containing 112,309 square feet or 2.58 acres, more or less, as shown on map titled “MAP OF RECOMBINATION OF A PORTION OF TRACT No 2 HENRY McCLAMMY ESTATE DIVISION” recorded September 14, 2006 in Map Book 42, Page 133 (SL 572), Pender County Register of Deeds.

The Property will be sold subject to any and all matters superior to the lien of the Deed of Trust, including without limitation: (a) superior mortgages, deeds of trust, liens and assessments, if any; (b) the lien of unpaid ad valorem taxes; (c) valid and enforceable easements and restrictions of record; and (d) matters which would be revealed by a current and accurate survey of the property.

The Property will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the debt secured by the Deed of Trust, nor their respective officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives, make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions expressly are disclaimed.

Any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit in an amount not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the Property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statute §1-339.30.

In addition to the purchase price so bid any successful bidder will also be responsible for payment of revenue stamps and other costs of closing the sale, including fees and costs of the Substitute Trustee incurred after the date of sale.

The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required

by North Carolina General Statute §1-339.25.

This the 26th day of June, 2018. /s/ Robbie B. Parker Robbie B. Parker, Esq. Lee Law Firm, PLLC 3414 Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 Telephone: (910) 399-3447 #8284 7/12, 7/19/2018

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PUBLIC NOTICE There will be a public hearing on July 19, 2018 at 6:30PM at the Village of St. Helena Hall located at 305 East Main Street for the following: Consideration of an application for a text change amendment to Article 5 – Board of Adjustment and Section 7-5 – Variances of the St. Helena Unified Development Ordinance.

For more information contact the Village of St. Helena Building Inspector at 910-604-0912. #8283 7/12, 7/19/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-645 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

DOUGLAS JAMES BECK, JR., owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO DOUGLAS JAMES BECK, SR. Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.36 acre, Parcel ID Number 3255-08-4241-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than August 27, 2018.

This day, July 5, 2018.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8289 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-646 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

DOUGLAS JAMES BECK, JR., owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO DOUGLAS JAMES BECK, SR. Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.2 acres more or less, Parcel ID Number 3255-08-4258-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than August 27, 2018.

This day, July 5, 2018.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8290 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-653 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

DOUGLAS JAMES BECK, JR., owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO DOUGLAS JAMES BECK, SR. Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Tracts 1-3, Holly Township, Parcel ID Number 3255-08-4376-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than August 27, 2018.

This day, July 5, 2018.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8291 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/2018

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, Columbia County IN THE INTEREST OF Girl Child Notice and Order of Hearing (For Publication) Case No. 18 TP 8 To: Cassie Larson LKA: 15681 Hwy 17 N Hampstead , NC 28443 Troy Larson LKA: 15681 Hwy 17 N Hampstead, NC 28443 and any unknown parent at unknown address.

Additional identifying information: Date of conception: approximately 04/24/2015 Place of conception: Wisconsin Date of birth: 1/15/2016 Place of birth: Madison, Wisconsin IT IS ORDERED: This notice be published advising you that a petition for termination of your parental rights to the above named child be heard at the Columbia County Courthouse, Portage Wisconsin, Rm./Br.-address Branch 1, on (date) July 27, 2018, at (time) 1:00 PM .

You have the right to have an attorney present. If you desire to contest the matter and cannot afford an attorney, the state public defender may appoint an attorney to represent you.

If you fail to appear and the court terminates your parental rights, either a motion to seek relief from the judgment or a notice of intent to pursue relief from the judgment must be filed in the trial court within 30 days after the judgment is entered, in order to preserve the right to pursue such relief.

If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call 608 742-9636.

If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call: (608)742-9636

BY THE COURT: Electronically signed by Hon. Todd J. Hepler Circuit Court Judge/ Court Commissioner Circuit Court Judge 06/28/2018 Please check with attorney/petitioner below for exact time and date.

Jane E. Kohlwey, Attorney 400 DeWitt Street, Portage WI 53901 608 742-9650 Bar Number 1009323 #8294 7/19/2018 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 18SP23 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY TAMMY MILLS AND JACK JARMAN DATED JANUARY 26, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3153 AT PAGE 140 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on July 31, 2018 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a stake at the intersection of the Western line of the Penderlea Road with the Southern line of the Savannah Road and running thence in a Southerly direction with the Western line of the Penderlea Road 105 feet to a stone; thence in a Westerly direction and perpendicular to the Penderlea Road 166 feet to a stone; thence in a Northerly direction and parallel to the Western edge of the Penderlea Road 166 feet to a stone in the Southern edge of the Savannah Road; thence with the Southern edge of the Savannah Road in an Easterly direction 169 feet to the point of Beginning, containing one acre, more or less.

And Being more commonly known as: 2855 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw, NC 28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Tammy Mills and The Unknown Heirs of Jack Jarman.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

This sale is made subject to all prior

liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is June 29, 2018.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 18-097217 Client Code: CWF #8293 7/19, 7/26/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-291 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

CHRISTY ZIMMERMAN MAY BE KNOWN AS CHRISTY ZINNERMAN, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CHRISTY ZIMMERMAN MAY BE KNOWN AS CHRISTY ZINNERMAN Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 19.32 acres, Parcel ID Number 2278-72-3426-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than September 4, 2018.

This day, July 12, 2018.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8295 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Clarence W. Sox, Jr., deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Clarence W. Sox, Jr., to present them to the undersigned on or before October 25, 2018 at 54 Wembury Drive, Clayton, NC 27527 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 19th day of July, 2018.

Thomas Bryan Sox 54 Wembury Drive Clayton, NC 27527 #8301 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9/2018

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 18sp93 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY LINDSEY A MATHIS DATED APRIL 24, 2017 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4642 AT PAGE 313 AND MODIFIED

BY AGREEMENT RECORDED ON AUGUST 18, 2017 IN BOOK 4649, PAGE 1573 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on July 31, 2018 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot B-R as shown on a map entitled “LINDSEY A. MATHIS� recorded in Map Book 60 at Page 57, Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

And Being more commonly known as: 9165 Old River Rd, Burgaw, NC 28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Estate of Lindsey A. Mathis.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.â€? Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the ofďŹ cers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of ďŹ ve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred ďŹ fty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certiďŹ ed funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is July 10, 2018.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 18-099537 #8298 7/19, 7/26/2018 18 SP 84 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Andre Taylor and Erica C. Taylor to CB Services Corp, Trustee(s), which was dated April 11, 2007 and recorded on April 11, 2007 in Book 3205 at Page 017 and rerecorded/modiďŹ ed/corrected on April 7, 2008 in Book 3438, Page 270, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder

of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 3, 2018 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Tract A as shown on a map entitled “Recombination Survey for Joseph Leroy Shepard and Adell Shepard Nixon�, recorded in Map Book 44, Page 12 of the Pender County Register of Deeds.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 165 Union Bethel Road, Hampstead, NC 28443.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of ďŹ ve percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.â€? There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Andre Taylor and wife, Erica Taylor.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 4521.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the ďŹ ling of a bankruptcy petition prior to the conďŹ rmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 11-00921-FC04 #8296 7/19, 7/26/2018 17 SP 21 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Timothy Harry Coyle and Heather Coyle to Peter F. Makowiecki, Trustee(s), which was dated September 5, 2007 and recorded on September 7, 2007 in Book 3311 at Page 280 and rerecorded/ modiďŹ ed/corrected on September 26, 2007 in Book 3325, Page 213, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 3, 2018 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Lot 22 as depicted on Plat of PIKE CROSSING recorded in Map Book 43 at Page 1, to which reference is made for complete description, being a portion of the property conveyed to Carolina South Builders, Inc. by deed recorded in Book 2900 at page 278,

Pender County.

Subject to restrictive covenants recorded in Book 3044 at Page 246.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 221 Catrush Lane, Burgaw, NC 28425.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of ďŹ ve percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.â€? There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/ are Timothy Harry Coyle and wife, Heather Coyle.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 4521.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the ďŹ ling of a bankruptcy petition prior to the conďŹ rmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 17-00174-FC01 #8297 7/19, 7/26/2018 NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND FILE NO. 18 SP 107 Under and by virtue of the powers of sale contained in that Deed of Trust executed by Ronald W. Dorton and wife, Esther V. Dorton to Clifton L. Painter, Trustee for Four Oaks Bank & Trust Company, BeneďŹ ciary, dated April 30, 2007 and recorded April 30, 2007 at Book 3221, page 123, Pender County Registry, North Carolina, which instrument describes a tract of land located in PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained, and United Community Bank, successor by merger to Four Oaks Bank & Trust Company, the present holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness, and the Clerk of Superior Court of Pender County, granting permission for the foreclosure on July 3, 2018. That Four Oaks Bank & Trust Company, the current owner and holder of the aforementioned Deed of Trust having named Luther D. Starling, Jr., as Substitute Trustee, by that instrument recorded in Book 4665, Page 2286 of the Pender County Registry. Said Luther D. Starling, Jr., Substitute Trustee, will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Pender County Courthouse door in Burgaw, North Carolina, at 10:00 A.M. on the 31st day of July, 2018, as improved, conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 13, Section 1, Tropical Winds Subdivision, as the same is shown on a map recorded in Map Book 34, Page 37, of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more accurate and particular

description.

In the Substitute Trustee’s sole discretion, the sale may be delayed for up to one (1) hour as provided in Section 45-21.23 of the North Carolina General Statutes. The record owner(s) of the real property not more than ten days prior to the date hereof are Ronald W. Dorton and Esther V. Dorton.

The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale AS IS, WHERE IS and will be sold subject to all superior liens and judgments, unpaid taxes, special assessments, conditions, easements and restrictions of record. The sale will be held open for (10) days for upset bids as by law allowed. This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the above-described property for a period of 120 days following the date when the ďŹ nal upset bid period has run.

To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than ďŹ fteen (15) rental units, you are hereby notiďŹ ed of the following: a.An order for possession of the

property may be issued pursuant to Section 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold; and b.Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the Substitute Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit.

Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the ďŹ ling of a bankruptcy petition and the reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee in his sole dis-

cretion, if he believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Terms of the sale of the above tract of land in Pender County, including the amount of the cash deposit, if any, to be made by the highest bidder at the sale are: FIVE (5%) of the amount of the highest bid must be deposited with the Substitute Trustee or his agent pending conďŹ rmation of the sale.

DATED this 3rd day of July, 2018. __________________________ _____________________ LUTHER D. STARLING, JR., SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE By virtue of the instrument recorded in Book 4665, page 2286, Pender County Registry, NC POSTED AT THE PENDER COUNTY COURTHOUSE DOOR ON THE 3rd DAY OF July, 2018. #8300 7/19, 7/26/2018

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wiches and salads. They also offer food and beverage specials every day.

TTFOL is looking forward to the eventual building of a new regional library on the designated land next to the Pender County Annex on Route 17.

Memorials and Building Fund

donations are welcomed at any time. For more information about TTFOL, call the Hampstead branch of the library at 910.270-4603 or stop in at the library at 75 Library Drive, Hampstead, just off Route 17 across from Lowe’s grocery shopping center.

a team earlier with their press but they weren’t able to generate much offense off it against us, and that as definitely a good thing. We just couldn’t close the deal at the end. Against Clinton, it was one of those things that you see in jamborees like this. It probably should have ended in a tie (3939) at the end, there, but that’s okay, it happens.�

Overall, Williamson saw improvement over the earlier results at the Flight 22 tournament, and said the girls were excited with the result against Kinston, which beat Topsail badly in a summer go-around a year ago. “The girls were talking about last year against Kinston when they got blown out, they got down by 20 or 30, and just caved under the pressure, so I was happy we handled it the way we did with our limited guard availability.

We’re encouraged and it was positive. It will be nice to get all the girls together, and that will come in the fall. But they played hard and I saw some good things out of several of them. Every game we play we see things we can work on and do better, so it’s working both ways in the right direction.�

This week was a dead week.

There is one week of practice left after that and Williams indicated he is looking for a couple of teams (Dixon, Trask) for the Lady Pirates to play.

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Despite the 1-2 record, firstyear Coach Chris Williamson was pleased with the effort and the way the girls played minus the three key retuning players. “We didn’t have a full complement, we had two or three of our would-be starters – Payton, Julia, and Sydney – and they were a big help,� Williamson said. “We had a few freshman and they played a lot.

I thought we did well, and the girls did great. We watched the Kinston girls play earlier and their press was pretty good, a full-court diamond trap, and we handled their press really well. “Grays Creek was a younger group, but we’re relatively young, also. Kinston destroyed

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Singer, songwriter, author at Quarter Moon Books

By Lori Kirkpatrick, Post & Voice StaffWriter

Quarter Moon Books at Topsail Island will host an author event featuring country singer, songwriter and author Radney Foster. The special TRIO event showcasing music, art and literature will be held July 26 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Quarter Moon. A solo performance and reading will also be held July 27 from 7-8:30 p.m.

In preparation for the TRIO event, one book is given to both a songwriter and a visual artist. They write a song and create a work of art inspired by the book they read to collectively fulfill the TRIO. The event is centered around Radney Foster’s book, For You to See the Stars. The book is a collection of stories written when Foster was recovering from laryngitis and pneumonia. For several months, the singer and songwriter was forced to rest his vocal chords – causing him to spend his free time writing.

Although the book can be enjoyed on its own, each story has been paired up with a song from Radney’s 10-track album, also entitled For You to See the Stars. The album features nine new songs, as well as a rerecording of the hit song, Raining on Sunday. Those who purchase tickets in advance to attend the event can receive one of two options: a CD, a paperback book and a reserved seat in advance for $33; or a CD, a hardcover book and a priority seat in advance for $42.

Lori Fisher, owner of Quarter Moon Books, said, “Sherry Smith is a wonderful author who works with the Southeastern Booksellers Association. Apparently, she came up with this concept. They take a book and then they have a musician that writes music to associate with the book, said Quarter Moon Books owner Lori Fisher. “Then they have an artist that does visual art to represent the book. Radney Foster did the CD first and then he went back to write the short stories to go with each song. It’s absolutely wonderful.�

For You to See the Stars is Foster’s eleventh album. He has written eight number one hit singles, including his own Nobody Wins, Crazy Over You with duo Foster & Lloyd. His discography contains numerous cuts by artists ranging anywhere from country artists such as Keith Urban, The Dixie Chicks, Luke Bryan and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band; to contemporary musicians like Marc Broussard, Hootie & The Blowfish, Kenny Loggins and Los Lonely Boys. “The TRIO performance is all going to be centered around this book,� said Fisher. “Then Friday night he is going to do a solo performance for an hour and a half. It’s going to be held inside. Because the bookstore is a small venue, even if you don’t have a seat, it’s still going to be pretty good. We’ve never done anything like this before, and we’re just real excited.

The book is so good, and so is the CD. I just can’t stop listening to it. I have it in my car and listen to it to and from work.�

Quarter Moon Books is located at 708 S. Anderson Blvd. in Topsail Beach. They can be reached at (910) 328-4969.

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The Roller Coaster Disciple

By Rev. Ken Smith Atkinson Baptist Church Contributing Writer But he replied, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.� Jesus answered, “I tell you, Peter, before the rooster crows today, you will deny three times that you know me.� Luke 22:33-34 The failures of the apostle Peter make him a very interesting man. Often in my sermons I have called Peter the roller coaster disciple of Jesus. The Lord never said to Peter, “you are my very best disciple, and the others will

report directly to you.� However, Christ recognized something in Peter that would one day make him the leader among a group of equals.

Many people have fears and doubts, but never express them to others. They remain timid and fearful of failure and so they never try anything extraordinary. This causes them to avoid failure by failing to do much of anything. Country legend, Johnny Cash proclaimed, “You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don’t try to forget

the mistakes, but you don’t dwell on it. You don’t let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space.�

How can we ever grow in Christ if we are not willing to step out of our comfort zone and answer His call?

Every disciple of Jesus will be called to perform tasks that often we might even fail at.

Peter failed because he tried a lot. He wasn’t timid.

He bragged that he would never forsake Christ, in effect saying I’m so strong in my love for you, Jesus, that

I don’t need God to help me withstand temptation.

Despite his confidence, of course, Peter spectacularly failed. Three times he denied publicly that he even knew Jesus. He failed in a huge way and yet, because he knew that Christ loved him, ultimately Peter made a decision to become a great witness, disciple and example for us today.

It can be the same with us.

We have the ultimate choice to follow Christ or not, to stand with Christ or not, and to try to resist temptation on our own or to recognize our

human fallibility and turn to God to deliver us. If we strive for greatness and fail, we know that God will forgive us, just as he did Peter.

Dwight L. Moody said “The voice of sin is loud, but the voice of forgiveness is louder.� I am certain that every faithful follower of Jesus has heard through the pages of scripture that our sins are forgiven.

As we live in the knowledge of the forgiveness of our sins, we can mature and grow in the Lord. A child interacts with his father better than a baby can and will have a better understanding of who his dad is and what he does for him. An adult, on the other hand, is even more mature and has spent more time with his father and thus will have a much deeper understanding of him. Time spent together, memories be-

ing made, and going through life together build and grow a relationship. The same is true of our relationship with God. Peter devoted the rest of his life to serving Christ, and he did it so effectively that today, almost two thousand years later, his life still inspires and reassures us. Peter teaches us that through Jesus Christ we will succeed. However, without Christ, even our great boasts amount to nothing.

I encourage you this week to remember the example of Peter, a strong man who had many weaknesses. We should strive to do great things for our Lord Jesus Christ, even if we risk failure. When we fail God can give us the strength to keep moving forward toward the goal of becoming more like Him.

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Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon. Additionally, the 4C’s pantry will be open the last Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. until noon. The 4C’s Food Pantry is located in the Jones Plaza, 15200 U.S. Hwy. 17 N. in Hampstead.

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Pender County Christian Services is open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Donations of canned food, clothing, household items, etc. can be left at 210 West Fremont Street,

• Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3046

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/downeastdisciples/

ST. M ARY’S CHURCH

An Episcopal - Lutheran Community 506 S. McNeil Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.5541 Sunday Worship Service with Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. www.stmaryschurchburgawnc.org

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

Sunday School: Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

RILEY’S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

19845 NC Hwy. 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457 910-675-2127

Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6:00 p.m. / Study for all ages 7:00 p.m.

WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

5610 Hwy. 53 W • Burgaw, NC 28425 (Across from Pender High)

Pastor Fred Roberts Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

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212 S. Dickerson St. • Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.2136 www.harrellsfh.com

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

18577 NC 53 E, Kelly, NC • 910-669-2488

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Discipleship Training: 6:00 p.m. Pastor Lamont Hemminger

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

28396 Hwy. 210 W. • Currie (1/2 mile from Moores Creek Battlefield) Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Children’s Church begins at 11:15 Community Bible Study, Wednesdays from 6-7:00 P.M.

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

Adult Bible Study: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Children’s Biblical Studies (ages 3-12) from 10:45-11:30 a.m.

Worship: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Men’s Breakfast, 2nd Sunday of Each Month, 8-9 a.m.

Ladies’ Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m.

Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.

ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Pastor Mark Murphy

Bible Study: Tuesday at 6 p.m.

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CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH

54 Camp Kirkwood Rd. • Watha, NC 28478 • 910-448-0919

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor: Tony Fontana Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sun. Worship: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Bible Study: Wednesday 7 p.m. Youth Group: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and classes at 6:45 p.m.

JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425

14201 Hwy. 50/210 • Surf City, NC 28445 • 910-328-4422 Services: 8 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. http://faithharborumc.org

4670 Stag Park Rd. • Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-5735

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110 E. Bridgers Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-2295

Bible Based Community Fellowship NEW Pender County Location 16660 Hwy 17 N. • Hampstead, NC 28443 (American Legion Building) 910-526-7890 Pastor: Monte Suggs

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BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH

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Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

“The Church on the Hill� (910) 329-3761 22340 US Hwy 17 N Hampstead, NC 28443

Sunday School 9:45 a.m . • Worship Service at 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Youth & Young Adults Recharge Group - Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

Services Sunday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

100 E. Bridgers Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-4310 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m.

Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6 p.m. Prayer and Bible study for children, youth and adults 6:45 p.m. www.BurgawBaptistChurch.org

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

3107 Union Chapel Rd. • Currie, NC 28435 Pastor Roger Barnes

Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Service & Children’s Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH 1303 Hwy. 117 • Burgaw, NC • 910-259-2601

Rev. Roger Malonda Nyimi, Pastor Sunday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Mass Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. Mass Thursday 8:30 a.m. Mass

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP (CF2) 10509 US Hwy. 117 S., Rocky Point Business Park Rocky Point, NC • 910-232-7759 www.CF2.us Worship Hours: Sunday Morning, 11 a.m.

Wednesday Night, 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Ernie Sanchez

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

18737 Hwy 17 North, Hampstead • 910-270-1477 Rev. John Durbin, Pastor

Weekend Mass Schedule: Hampstead - SAT 5 p.m., SUN 9 a.m.

Surf City - SAT 5 p.m., SUN 9 & 11 a.m. (through Labor Day) Daily Mass - Hampstead: TUES & WED 4p.m., THURS & FRI 9 a.m.

Confessions SAT 4-4:30 p.m. or by appt. www.allsaintsccnc.org

CHAPEL BY THE BAY IN LANIER’S CAMPGROUND 216 Michigan Avenue • Holly Ridge, N.C. 28445 910-328-6252 Pastor: Don Myers Associate Pastor: Nathan Swartz Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 5:45 p.m.

Children’s Church 6:15 p.m. Choir Practice 7:00 p.m.

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

BLAKE’S CHAPEL ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 88 Blakes Chapel Road • Hampstead, NC 28443 910-270-2576 Rev. Steve Spearing, Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. www.blakeschapel.org Find Us on Facebook E-mail Prayer Requests to: shareinprayer@gmail.com

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STIRRING FREQUENTLY #OOL TO LUKEWARM ABOUT AN HOUR )N A BOWL COMBINE WHIPPED CREAM AND SOUR CREAM AND FOLD INTO PEACH MIXTURE #HILL WELL FOR ABOUT HOURS Chicken wings with peach barbecue sauce POUND CHICKEN WINGS TIPS REMOVED BAY LEAVES

Summer Treats

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•Friday, May 18 at 6 p.m.

SHEETS OF PAPER TOWEL 3PRINKLE #OOL ON WIRE RACKS 4HEY MAY JT Parrothead SLICES WITH SALT AND ALLOW THEM BE TURNED OVER WITH A SPATULA (Jimmy Buffett Tribute) TO DRAIN FOR AT LEAST MINUTES AFTER MINUTES OF BAKING FOR •Friday, June 15 at 5 p.m.

7ITH ANOTHER PIECE OF PAPER A CARAMELIZED lNISH

Burgaw Summer on the Square

Thursday, July 19 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD MEETS EVERY 4HURSDAY AT A M AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL ON (WY IN (AMPSTEAD s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #ALL FOR MORE INFOR MATION s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONA TIONS ARE WELCOME EVERY 4HURSDAY AND &RIDAY FROM P M AND ON 3ATURDAYS FROM A M UNTIL P M 'ROUP TOURS ARE AVAILABLE AT OTHER TIMES BY CONTACTING THE -USEUM AT

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15th Annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival No Sleeves Magic (Magic Show) Followed by The Embers featuring Craig Woolard ( B e aMay c h M18u sati c) •Friday, 6 p.m. •Friday, July 20 at 6 p.m.

JT Parrothead Soul on the Beach (Jimmy Buffett Tribute) (soul, beach, & 5b)p.m. •Friday, June 15r at •Friday, 17 Blueberry at 6 p.m. Festival 15th Annual NorthAugust Carolina Dos Eddies Sleeves Magic BurgawNo Summer Programs (Classic Rock) (Magic Show) Culinary Class ªFriday,Followed May 18 by atus get 6 ready p.m.for the NC Blueberry Join us as we prepare blueberry involved foods to help JT Parrothead Festival! Youth will learn the science behind baking bread, they will make their own ice Embers featuring Craigblueberries!

Woolard cream, andThe they will learn some fun, new recipes, all involving Ages 5-12.

(Jimmy Buffett Tribute) Pre-registration is required.

To register call 910-259-1330.

Class will take place at the ( B e a c h M u s i c) Burgaw Community•Friday, House 102 E Wilmington Street Burgaw.

June 15 at at 65 p.m. p.m.

July 20 Date: June 12 9 a.m. •Friday, until noon.

15th Cost: $5.00Annual per participantNorth Carolina Blueberry Festival Soul ona Birdhouse the Beach Build No Sleeves Magic (soul, beach, r & b)and create a habitat for Develop your child’s hand–eye coordination, foster creativity, wildlife in your backyard. All tools and materials will be supplied. Ages 5-12. Pre(Magic Show) •Friday, 17Workshop at 6 p.m. registration is required.

To register August call 910-259-1330. will take place at the Burgaw Community House 102 EFollowed Wilmington Streetby Burgaw.

Dos Eddies Date: JulyThe 11 9 a.m. until noon. featuring Craig Woolard Embers Cost: $5 per participant (Classic Rock) (B e ry aMay cGa h rden M sati c) Fai ÂŞFriday, 18uFun 6 p.m.

Send community Gardens are magical•Friday, especially when July there are fairies to be6found.

In this class, children 20 at p.m. will paint pots and build specialJT fairy gardens limited only by imagination. Ages 5Parrothead your news to 12. Pre-registration is required.

To register Soul on call the910-259-1330.

BeachWorkshop will take place (Jimmy at the Burgaw Community House 102 Buffett E WilmingtonTribute) Street Burgaw. (soul, beach, & 5b)p.m. posteditor@post-voice.com Date: August 14, 9 a.m. until noon. June •Friday, 15r at Cost: $5 per participant •Friday, August 17 at 6 p.m.

For more Annual information, contact Zachary White 910-300-6401 or Dee Turner 259-1330.

15th North Carolina Blueberry Festival Dos Eddies No Sleeves Magic (Classic Rock) (Magic Show) ArtBeat Community Center Followed by Sunshine S tudio S taine d Located in the old EMS Building at 108 East Wilmington The Embers featuring Craig Woolard Glass Street in Burgaw, ArtBeat is the new headquarters of the ( B e a c h M u s i c) Pender Arts Council. ArtBeat offers arts programs to the Stained glass workshops with Jim •Friday, July 20 at 6 p.m. community through classes, events, and workshops. The Shapley from Sunshine Studio Stained Soul on the Beach Pender Arts Council mission is to increase awareness Glass. (soul, beach, r &All b)supplies, tools, instruction for and access to the arts in Pender County. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community of •Friday, Augustonly 17 $80. at 6 p.m.

Pender County. ArtBeat is sponsored by the Town of Dos Eddies Burgaw. Memberships are $15 for individuals and $25 for (Classic Rock) Beginners Workshop families.

Burgaw Summer on the Square

GRI TS GROVE DESIGNS Sign Painting Workshops held at ArtBeat Community Center. $40 per person includes all materials for a farmhouse sign. For more information contact: Marti Smith @ 910.508.2952 Like me on FACEBOOK @ GRITS GROVE DESIGNS

Simple Strok es A rt Painting lessons and events with Maureen McKenna. For details and information contact Maureen at Simplestrokesart@gmail.com Like me on Facebook at Simple Strokes Art

ARTS COUNCIL MEETING Thursday August 2nd 7:30 pm at ArtBeat Community Center

Summer Paint Party!

Emer ge S tudio A rt Beginner’s creative acrylic painting.

Fee of $30.00 covers all supplies and instruction. Events are held at the ARTS @ Burgaw Antiqueplace.

Friday July 13th Friday August 10th

Call or Text Cheryl Hardie Holt 910.271.0433 Like me on Facebook “Emerge Studio Art�

Saturday 10am-4pm July 14th or “2 Class Thursdays� 6pm-9pm July 12th & 19th

Call Jim at 910.916.9426 or e-mail

SunshineStudioStainedGlass@gmail.com Workshops held at the ARTS @ Burgaw Antiqueplace

Name: ____________________________ Address: __________________________ __________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ E-Mail: ____________________________ Please mail your membership form and payment to:

Pender Arts Council PO Box 661 Burgaw, NC 28425 The Pender Arts Council meets monthly at ArtBeat Community Center at 7:30. Come join us!

Rose Wr ye Gou rd Work shop s WORKSHOPS RESUMING IN AUGUST Wrye.rebekah@gmail.com Or text: 910.789.0835

LIKE us on Facebook ArtBeat of Burgaw Sunshine Studio Stained Glass RoseWrye Emerge Studio Art Grits Grove Design The Arts at Burgaw Antiqueplace Kidz Klub of Burgaw Simple Strokes Art

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